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Milan, Nov 3 (360info) In the digital age, social media has become a powerful tool for connection, expression and community-building, helping reduce isolation and giving voice to marginalised groups.

Yet the same platforms that foster inclusion can also be weaponised by extremist movements. The online world has become fertile ground for radicalisation and recruitment, particularly among violent far-right groups.

Algorithms designed to maximise engagement often trap users in echo chambers, reinforcing beliefs and creating ideal conditions for spreading extremist content and targeting vulnerable individuals.

Open-source research on far-right arrests shows a recurring pattern: social media platforms are used to infiltrate online spaces and recruit new members.

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