To coincide with the release of her new book, Laura Bates features in The Times for her latest investigation into how technology is reshaping misogyny. Going undercover in virtual reality and AI platforms, she uncovers disturbing new frontiers of abuse and reveals how emerging technologies are not only amplifying gender-based violence but also monetising it. The New Age of Sexism is out now.

Writer and activist Laura Bates speaks to Channel 4 News about her investigation into the digital underworld for her latest book, The New Age of Sexism. She reveals how emerging technologies are amplifying age-old misogyny and warns of the risks of normalising virtual violence against women. Watch Now.