Far-right extremists using games platforms to radicalise teenagers, report warns

The report warns that far-right extremists are using livestream gaming platforms to target and radicalize teenage players, particularly young males. The research, published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, reveals how various extremist groups and individuals utilize these platforms, which allow users to chat and livestream while playing video games, to recruit and radicalize vulnerable users. Parents are advised to be vigilant during the summer holidays, as offenders may use in-game live chats to reach out to their children. The report highlights the growing concern over the use of gaming platforms as a tool for extremist recruitment and radicalization, particularly among the younger generation.
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