Belfast riots trigger renewed scrutiny over loyalist paramilitary influence

Kieran Connell: How did an attack in a nationalist part of Belfast lead to rioting in loyalist areas?

A Belfast stabbing sparked anti-immigrant riots via WhatsApp/Telegram, amplified by Elon Musk to 240M. Encrypted messaging, AI-generated disinformation, and algorithmic amplification mobilized unrest rapidly—signaling critical content moderation and platform governance challenges for CTO and tech leaders.