The features that make games fantastic spaces for social connection also harbor toxicity, including hate, harassment, and the propagation of extremist ideologies.
Now is the time for us to invest in comprehensive strategies that build resilience of people who play games and that involve all stakeholders.
The rise of extremist activities in digital gaming spaces poses a new challenge to the tech sector and counter-extremism experts alike.
As a rapidly growing industry with a majority younger male user base, gaming spaces are poised to be a key conduit for extremist groups.
