The discussions in the room also explored the increasingly significant implications of artificial intelligence and digital technologies for extremism, democratic resilience and public trust.
Generative AI was described as significantly accelerating the scale, speed and sophistication of harmful online content. Participants noted that extremist actors are increasingly capable of producing persuasive synthetic content at very low cost.
Concerns were also raised around declining standards of content moderation across major platforms and the limited transparency currently available to governments and researchers.
Participants discussed the emergence of autonomous influence systems, including AI-enabled bots capable of sustained engagement and narrative amplification.
Several contributors shared equal concern that current regulatory frameworks remain insufficiently equipped to address the pace of technological change, while others stressed the importance of balancing regulatory intervention with innovation and economic competitiveness.
Discussions also focused on the future societal implications of AI-driven economic disruption. It was noted that large-scale job displacement and social dislocation could contribute to future grievance-based extremism if not managed effectively.
A range of possible interventions were considered, including improved platform transparency, independent auditing of online ecosystems, stronger user resilience and the development of healthier online community spaces.
The importance of international cooperation was repeatedly emphasised, particularly with democratic partners facing similar technological and societal challenges.