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Far-right online content is a danger to children – but I’ve seen how it can radicalise older people, too | April O’Neill

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62% Informative

Paul

has little media literacy when it comes to analysing sources and figuring out which ones he should trust.

The Online Safety Act is now partly enforceable, but there is a glaring hole in this legislation regarding the protection of adults.

Ofcom reports misinformation, including content that discriminates on the grounds of a protected characteristic, is the most likely form of potential harm adults will encounter online.

April O’Neill has noticed an increase in explicit photos of women and pro-Trump views.

The government must review the Online Safety Act to make sure everyone, regardless of age, is protected from fake news and far-right propaganda online.

O'Neill is the winner of the 2025 Emerging Voices Awards ( 19-25 age category).

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50

Informative language

40

Neutral language

34

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

45

Offensive language

likely offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

not detected

Known propaganda techniques

detected

Time-value

short-lived

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