"In a press release, Comer stated that government has a "duty to oversee the online platforms that radicals have used to advance political violence." Comer further explained that the CEOs must "explain what actions they will take to ensure their platforms are not exploited for nefarious purpose.""
"As such, the CEOs have each been sent letters requesting their presence at a House Oversight Committee hearing that will take place on October 8. According to the letters, the hearing will address "radicalization of online forum users, including incidents of open incitement to commit violent politically motivated acts.""
"Information released about the suspect in Kirk's murder suggests that he was an avid internet user and game player. In addition to engraving references to online memes and, apparently, a Helldivers 2 button combination on shell casings, the suspect also extensively used Discord, had a Steam account, and was described as "terminally online" by friends. These pieces of evidence, combined with debate around online response in the immediate aftermath, have resulted in calls from conservative officials and media to crack down on social media companies."
James Comer, chair of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, has requested that CEOs of Valve, Discord, Twitch, and Reddit testify at an October 8 hearing about online radicalization following the murder of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. Letters to the companies state the hearing will address radicalization of online forum users, including open incitement to politically motivated violence. Information about the suspect indicates heavy online and gaming activity, use of Discord and Steam, engraved meme references and a Helldivers 2 button combination on shell casings, and friends described him as "terminally online." A research community studies links between gaming cultures and violent radicalization.
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