In brief
Barack Obama addressed a crowd of 12,150 at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, warning that online platforms have increasingly pushed content that stokes anger and fear. He argues that the shift toward extremism is not inevitable, citing post‑World War two lessons on propaganda. Obama urged a balanced approach between free speech and regulation, stressing the need for mechanisms to separate truth from misinformation. He reminded the audience that hope is an active choice and that people who act on hope can change outcomes. He also highlighted the danger of AI amplifying false narratives, warning that it could undermine democracies.
Former US president Barack Obama addressed a crowd of 12,150 at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, warning that online platforms have increasingly pushed content that stokes anger and fear.
He argues that the shift toward extremism is not inevitable, citing post‑World War two lessons on propaganda.
Obama urged a balanced approach between free speech and regulation, stressing the need for mechanisms to separate truth from misinformation.
He reminded the audience that hope is an active choice and that people who act on hope can change outcomes.
He also highlighted the danger of AI amplifying false narratives, warning that it could undermine democracies.
