Why Is The Right So Obsessed With AI Slop?

An AI generated video of migrants arriving in the UK sparks outrage online. Even when people know it is fake, it still hits a nerve. Why? In this video, I look at why generative AI has become such a popular tool among right wing creators, campaigners and politicians, and why many on the left remain far more hesitant to embrace it. Drawing on recent studies, including research from the National Centre for Social Research, we take a look at whether those with right wing views are actually more positive about AI and why that might be. Is it about economic growth, efficiency and pragmatism? Or is it about lower concern over environmental impact, copyright and job losses? We also take a look at how AI is being used in practice. From viral TikToks and street interviews to political campaign ads in the UK, US and Europe, generative AI is shaping narratives around immigration, national identity and cultural change. Even when the content is clearly artificial, it can still be effective at driving engagement and reinforcing existing beliefs. At the same time, many on the left see AI as environmentally destructive, ethically dubious and closely associated with tech billionaires they distrust. Publicly using it can risk backlash and reputational damage within their own communities. So what happens if one side embraces a powerful new tool while the other rejects it on principle? Can political movements afford to ignore something that is proving so effective at spreading messages and mobilising support? Let me know your thoughts and experiences in the comments. --- All materials in these videos are used for educational purposes and fall within the guidelines of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. If you are or represent the copyright owner of materials used in this video and have a problem with the use of said material, please send me an email, [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]), and we can sort it out. All stock video is from Envato Elements. --- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@theinterneti... Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theinterneti... --- 1. https://www.theguardian.com/technolog... 2. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/... 3. https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights... 4. https://cps.org.uk/wp-content/uploads... 5. https://www.theguardian.com/technolog... 6. https://newsocialist.org.uk/transmiss... 7. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2... 8. BSA 42 | Artificial intelligence- How political orientation shapes attitudes to AI.pdf 9. https://gnet-research.org/2024/02/23/... 10. Swipe right- When and why conservatives are more accepting of AI recommendations.pdf 11. https://nationalcentreforai.jiscinvol... 12. https://apnews.com/article/ai-data-ce... 13. https://www.goldmansachs.com/insights... 14. https://www.theguardian.com/technolog... 15. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/compa... 16. https://usaherald.com/major-labels-su... 17. https://www.theguardian.com/technolog... 18. https://variety.com/2025/film/news/wa... 19. Correlates of belief in climate change- Demographics, ideology and belief systems.pdf 20. https://www.foxnews.com/video/6376298... 21. https://www.foxnews.com/us/ella-emhof... 22. https://andymasley.substack.com/p/ind... 23. https://www.404media.co/the-ai-slop-p...