University of Copenhagen: Hashtags and Humour are Used to Spread Extreme Content on Social Media
September 06, 2025
September 06, 2025
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Copenhagen issued the following news:
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Hashtags and humour are used to spread extreme content on social media
Conspiracy theories and incitement to harassment and violence abound on mainstream social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. But the extreme content is often mixed with ironic play, memes and hashtags, which makes it difficult for authorities and media to know how to respond. . . .
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Hashtags and humour are used to spread extreme content on social media
Conspiracy theories and incitement to harassment and violence abound on mainstream social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. But the extreme content is often mixed with ironic play, memes and hashtags, which makes it difficult for authorities and media to know how to respond. . . .