EU warns online extremist groups are pushing young people towards real-world violence
- The EU has warned about online groups that encourage young people to commit violence for attention and status.
- Unlike traditional extremist groups, these networks may promote violence without following a clear political belief.
- Europol identified over 4,300 web links connected to such violent content during an operation in 2026.
- Officials fear encrypted platforms and AI tools are making recruitment, propaganda and attack planning easier.
Source: indiatoday.in
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