Reddit, Discord, Twitch & Steam CEO’s Called To Congress To Discuss Extremism On Platforms

The CEO’s of Steam, Discord, Twitch and Reddit have been invited to testify before Congress to discuss the potential for radicalisation on online forums following the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. “Congress has a duty to oversee the online platforms that radicals have used to advance political violence,” said Chairman of the House Oversight Committee James Comer, a Republican from Kentucky, in a statement. “To prevent future radicalisation and violence, the CEOs of Discord, Steam, Twitch, and Reddit must appear before the Oversight Committee and explain what actions they will take to ensure their platforms are not exploited for nefarious purposes.” Comer would then go on to say, “The politically motivated assassination of Charlie Kirk claimed the life of a husband, father, and American patriot. In the wake of this tragedy, and amid other acts of politically motivated violence, Congress has a duty to oversee the online platforms that radicals have used to advance political violence.” Letters from the House Oversight Committee have been sent to Humam Sakhnini, CEO of Discord; Gabe Newell, president of Steam maker Valve; Dan Clancy, CEO of Twitch; and Steve Huffman, CEO of Reddit, requesting their testimony on Oct. 8. Days after the shooting
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