US EditionValve, Discord, Reddit, and Twitch CEOs Called to Testify Before Congress on Online Radicalization
The CEOs of Discord, Steam, Twitch, and Reddit are asked to explain measures to prevent their platforms from being exploited for political violence following a high-profile assassination.
- The CEOs of Discord, Steam, Twitch, and Reddit have been invited to Congress to testify about online radicalization on October 8.
- James Comer, chairman of the House Oversight Committee, stated that Congress aims to oversee online platforms used for political violence.
- Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk, discussed the crime on Discord after the shooting, revealing connections to extremist rhetoric.
- The FBI is investigating over 20 users who chatted with Robinson on Discord prior to Kirk's shooting.
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Rep. Comer to Newsmax: Tech CEOs Must Explain Online Radicalization
James Comer, R-Ky., chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, told Newsmax on Thursday about the invitation he extended to CEOs of Discord, Steam, Twitch, and Reddit to testify on how their platforms might be contributing to online radicalization, citing the case of conservative leader Charlie Kirk's accused assassin. "We have a lot of questions for the CEOs," Comer told "Rob Schmitt Tonight." "There's a pattern that's dev…
Apparently, left-wing extreme networks use platforms such as Discord, Reddit or Twitch to plan attacks and attacks. Now, they are to be taken into more responsibility. Radicalization by left-wing groups is in the focus. After the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the role of left-wing extreme networks and digital platforms is increasingly in the focus of American politics. The White House declared that in the future, they will take t…
Congress to Probe Leftist “Radicalization” Forums
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Valve, Discord, Reddit, and Twitch CEOs called to testify before Congress on online radicalization
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer sent letters to Gabe Newell of Valve, Twitch CEO Dan Clancy, Reddit boss Steve Huffman, and Discord CEO Humam Sakhnini, requesting their testimony on October 8.Read Entire Article
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