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Researchers Identify Rise In Extremist Content Online

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Extremist content is appearing within modified video games that are subsequently shared with others. Right-wing actors frequently utilize Holocaust denial and references to national socialism. Researchers report an increase in extremist content across digital platforms. Right-wing circles frequently engage in the relativization of National Socialism, while Islamist circles are dominated by Israel-related antisemitism and references to Islamist terror groups. The study notes that right-wing extremism is particularly visible as major platforms often target Islamist content more aggressively. Additionally, hatred against women has seen a increase in recent years. The findings suggest that video games act as a mirror of the real world rather than the primary cause. Experts said that the most step is to combat extremism offline.

Extremist content is appearing within modified video games that are subsequently shared with others. Right-wing actors frequently utilize Holocaust denial and references to national socialism. Researchers report an increase in extremist content across digital platforms. Right-wing circles frequently engage in the relativization of National Socialism, while Islamist circles are dominated by Israel-related antisemitism and references to Islamist terror groups. The study notes that right-wing extremism is particularly visible as major platforms often target Islamist content more aggressively. Additionally, hatred against women has seen a increase in recent years. The findings suggest that video games act as a mirror of the real world rather than the primary cause. Experts said that the most step is to combat extremism offline. Researchers noted that extremist influences are growing on streaming platforms targeting gamers, though they said the need to combat extremism offline. Terrorism researcher Julian Jung from the Institute for Peace and Conflict Research reported a rise in all forms of extremist influence online. Right-wing extremism is identified as the most prominent, followed by Islamist terrorist groups. Jung criticized the lack of state regulations, stating that the Digital Services Act primarily covers large platforms and messenger services but misses platforms surrounding gaming communities.

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Sources · 7 independent

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“kommen extremistische Inhalte in modifizierten Spielen vor, die später mit anderen geteilt.”

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“kommen extremistische Inhalte in modifizierten Spielen vor, die später mit anderen geteilt. ... Ein wachsendes Phänomen ist das Nachspielen judenfeindlicher Anschläge, sagt Antisemitismusforscher Konstantin Winkler.”

hr-iNFO

“Extremistische Botschaften können da auf fruchtbaren Boden fallen. Wie in Teilen der realen Welt seit dem Hamas-Angriff auf Israel 2023 auch im Gaming der Juden-Hass.”

BR24

“Rechtsextremismus ist nach Einschätzung der Forschenden am deutlichsten sichtbar, auch weil die großen Plattformen oft stärker gegen islamistische Inhalte vorgehen. Besonders zugenommen hat in den vergangenen Jahren Frauenhass.”

MDR Aktuell

“realen Welt wächst seit dem Hamas-Angriff auf Israel 2023... Gaming der Juden-Hass. Ob unter rechten Islamisten anti-imperialistischen Linken oder auch im bürgerlichen Kreisen.”

MDR Aktuell

“auf islamistische Terrorgruppen dominieren. Rechtsextremismus ist nach Einschätzung der Forschenden am deutlichsten.”

BR24

“zugenommen hat in den vergangenen Jahren Frauenhass. Aber generell wachsen alle extra Streaming-Plattformen, die sich insbesondere an Gamer richtet. Extremistischen Einflüsse.”

MDR Aktuell

“Rechtsextremismus ist nach Einschätzung der Forschenden am deutlichsten. Besonders zugenommen hat in den vergangenen Jahren Frauenhass. Wir haben den Digital Service Act der EU und die umfassen primär große Plattformen... und nicht die teilweise auch echt großen Plattformen rund um Gaming.”

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