The rise of generative AI software from an obscure novelty to a tool used by millions has had a profound impact on the internet, drowning web search results in garbled slop, unleashing a flood of disturbing AI porn, and upending digital media as a reliable news source.

Of course, it’s also had some unintended consequences. One of the nastiest yet: using AI to fuel racist conspiracy theories, putting minorities and immigrants in danger.

Recent reporting by The Times found that anti-immigration protests are being stirred up by social media users sharing outrageously bigoted AI images depicting hoards of Arab immigrants taking over the streets of London.

While extreme rhetoric by high-profile agitators is often responsible for setting off reactionary demonstrations, The Times found that pa

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