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flag U.S. agencies warn Discord enables youth radicalization by extremists, linking it to violent plots and recent attacks.

flag State and federal agencies warn Discord is being used to radicalize young Americans, with intelligence reports highlighting its role in spreading extremist content from groups like ISIS and facilitating discussions of violent plots among minors, some as young as 15. flag The platform’s private servers and weak moderation have drawn criticism, with links to recent mass shootings and a school attack in Iowa. flag Authorities disrupted multiple juvenile-led extremist plots since 2023, while Utah charged a suspect in the killing of activist Charlie Kirk over his Discord activity. flag Despite Discord’s claims of proactive enforcement, concerns persist over online radicalization, fueled by teen social isolation and mental health challenges. flag The FBI and DHS did not comment, and Discord declined to respond.

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