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Will AI and Social Media Destroy the Monarchy? | Royal Briefing

The Sydney Morning Herald

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Date Published
15 May 2026
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1
Australian
Yes
Created
15 May 2026, 06:00 am

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In episode four of Nine.com.au series Royal Briefing, royal reporter Natalie Oliveri and entertainment editor Nicole Douglas discuss how social media and AI could impact the monarchy as Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis grow up in an increasingly digital world.

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This discussion examines how digital technologies and AI-generated content might undermine the traditional authority and public perception of the British monarchy. While it touches on the risks of misinformation and deepfakes, the focus remains primarily on cultural and institutional stability rather than existential or catastrophic technical AI risks. The content evaluates the challenges of maintaining institutional mystique in an era of rapid AI-driven information spread, offering limited technical safety insight but highlighting societal vulnerability to synthetic media.

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