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Video platform Kick investigated over streamer's death

The French government also says it is suing the platform over the death of Raphaël Graven, also known as Jean Pormanove.

French prosecutors have opened an investigation into the Australian video platform Kick over the death of a content creator during a livestream. The prosecutor's investigation will also seek to determine if Kick complied with the European Union's Digital Services Act, and the obligation on platforms to notify the authorities if the life or safety of individuals is in question. In a separate announcement, France's minister for digital affairs, Clara Chappaz, said the government would sue the platform for "negligence" over its failure to block "dangerous content", according to the AFP news agency.

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