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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Obama Says Drift Towards Extremism 'Not Inevitable'
Caption: Obama Says Drift Towards Extremism 'Not Inevitable’. Former U.S. President Barack Obama has told an audience in Glasgow that a drift towards extremism is "not inevitable" despite growing political divisions. Speaking to more than 12,000 people, Obama said social media increasingly promotes content that fuels anger, fear and resentment. He said technology could connect people around democracy and human rights but could also be exploited by hate groups and spread misinformation. Obama said a "critical balance" was needed between free speech and regulation, warning that AI could make it harder to distinguish truth from falsehood. He also warned against political language that fosters hatred or scapegoats groups including immigrants, Jews, Black people and gay people. Reflecting on the challenges facing the world, Obama said change remained possible and making the world better was still worth fighting for. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Barack Obama,Glasgow,extremism,social media,artificial intelligence,misinformation,democracy,US politics,UK,free speech,political polarisation,technology,AI
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