Are Conspirators Deserving Of Jail Time?

The FBI has warned that conspiracy theories are likely to inspire domestic terrorists to commit criminal and violent acts and will likely emerge, spread, and evolve on the internet. A new analysis reveals that there are few proven ways to pull individuals out of conspiracy rabbit holes. QAnon, a conspiracy theory, demonstrates the defining characteristics of a theory, identifying patterns and causal relationships among individuals, events, and groups.

Conspiration theories can tell us a lot about what’s going on in our societies and how they have long lurked in the background of American history. A man targeted by right-wing conspiracy theories about the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced to a year of probation for joining the Jan. 6, 2021, attack by a mob of protesters. Conspiracy theories have legitimized violence, impaired public health, and undermined democratic governance.

In this scenario, right-wing extremist groups played a major role in spreading hatred towards Jews, Muslims, anti-elite, racist, and anti-Semitic groups. Researchers have shown that artificial intelligence (AI) could be a valuable tool in the fight against conspiracy theories by designing a chatbot that can delegitimize government institutions or officials.

Conspiration propagandist groups aim to delegitimize government institutions or officials by stoking fears concerning door-to-door gun use. By excusing former President Donald Trump of responsibility, minimizing the mob’s violence, and casting the rioters as martyrs, falsehoods about QAnon have emerged.