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Digital Pathways to Violence: the Tech Ecosystem Behind the Antioch Shooting
Introduction: Technology, Radicalisation, and Security Failures On 22 January 2025, a 17-year-old student carried out a shooting at Antioch High School in Nashville, Tennessee, killing one student and injuring another before taking his own life. While the shooting was not officially classified as terrorism by authorities, the attack underscores how digital platforms can facilitate radicalisation and exposes critical failures in AI-based security systems.
The shooter’s digital engagement mirrors patterns observed in recent school attacks in Brazil, where non-white perpetrators were similarly drawn into extremist online communities that glorify mass violence while promoting antisemitic, misogynistic, and white supremacist narratives. Based on a direct reading of the shooter’s manifesto, he described using tools to bypass school barriers and emphasized the importance of physical preparation, inspired by past perpetrators who advocated for fitness and endurance as part of their attack strategies. Ultimately, mitigating the risks posed by extremist content and enhancing security infrastructure demands a multifaceted approach — one that integrates technological advancements with comprehensive educational initiatives and sustained international cooperation, especially through the lens of the Global South experience.
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