US senator Maggie Hassan sent an letter to Gabe Newell asking about Nazis and other 'extremist content' on Steam.
US Senator Maggie Hassan has sent a letter to Valve boss Gabe Newell to express concern about"extremist content" on Steam, and to ask what Valve is doing to combat Nazism, white supremacy, misogyny, and other"hateful sentiments" shared on the platform.
Hassan cited the"plain and unambiguous" use of the term"88"—a well-known neo-Nazi reference to HH, or Heil Hitler—in user account and community groups in her letter, as well as the common presence of symbols, images, and language associated with the Third Reich. The prevalence of this content is"extremely concerning," Hassan wrote,"especially given the popularity that Valve current enjoys over its competitors in the videogame digital distribution ecosystem.
"A recent report by the Anti-Defamation League found that 'nearly one in ten gamers between ages 13 and 17 had been exposed to white-supremacist ideology and themes in online multiplayer games'," she wrote."With extremist ideologies and antisemitic violence on the rise around the world, it is incumbent upon companies to monitor the content that users introduce into their products.
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