Deepfake pornography. Gendered disinformation. Women leaving politics after relentless online abuse. How did we get here—and more importantly, how do we fight back?

In this episode, Marie Lamensch, co-founder of the Montreal Institute for Global Security unpacks the growing crisis of online gendered violence and how social media, artificial intelligence, and digital platforms are being weaponized against women. From the hidden biases in AI to the rise of deepfake technology and the erosion of online safety, she sheds light on the alarming reality of digital misogyny.

Discover how social media algorithms amplify hate, how online abuse spills into real life, and why governments, tech companies, and individuals must step up to reclaim digital spaces.

This conversation isn’t just about the problem—it’s about finding solutions. Tune in and join the movement for a safer, more equitable online world.

Want to know more?

Take a look at

-       the Montreal’s Institute for Global Security

-       She Persisted: https://she-persisted.org

-       Les3Sex: https://les3sex.com/

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Trigger Warning: This podcast discusses topics related to sexual and gender-based violence as well as self-harm and suicide (including of and by children). Listener discretion is advised.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only.

Music: "Summer walk" by Olexy