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AI Goth Girl Sparks Controversy in Far-Right Circles

1/25/2026

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Amelia, an AI-generated purple-haired "goth girl," has gained notoriety on social media for promoting far-right views.
She originated from a UK Home Office-funded counter-extremism game designed to deter youth from far-right extremism.
Since January 9, the "Ameliaposting" meme has surged from 500 to 10,000 posts daily, spreading internationally among far-right groups.
The Home Office states that initiatives like the Pathways game aim to combat local radicalization risks.

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Story summary

Amelia, an AI-generated purple-haired "goth girl," has gained notoriety on social media for promoting far-right views.
She originated from a UK Home Office-funded counter-extremism game designed to deter youth from far-right extremism.
Since January 9, the "Ameliaposting" meme has surged from 500 to 10,000 posts daily, spreading internationally among far-right groups.
The Home Office states that initiatives like the Pathways game aim to combat local radicalization risks.