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French Streamer Dies During Live Broadcast After Apparent Abuse
Above: The logo of the live streaming app Kick. Image copyright: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto/Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
This tragedy exposes the dangerous lack of oversight on streaming platforms like Kick. The platform's loose moderation policies allowed months of documented abuse to continue unchecked, despite clear violations of community guidelines. With children becoming the main audience on these platforms, immediate regulatory action is required to shield them from such horrific content.
Narrative B
While this is clearly a tragedy, it's important to remember that the violence shown in these streams was apparently staged and scripted according to legal representatives, with Graven also having cardiovascular problems that contributed to his death. This chilling content should be investigated, but the focus should be on the individuals who willingly participate in such behavior, not just the platform.