The probe focuses on the livestreaming platform Twitch, the messaging service Discord, and the websites 4chan and 8chan (now known as 8kun).
The probe, disclosed Wednesday by James' office, focuses on the livestreaming platform Twitch, the messaging service Discord and the websites 4chan and 8chan . Other unnamed companies could also be drawn into the investigation, James said. The investigation is expected to focus on companies that"the Buffalo shooter used to plan, promote, and stream his terror attack," James announced in a tweet.
Read MoreDiscord told CNN in a statement it plans to cooperate with the probe. Amazon-owned Twitch and 4chan and 8chan didn't immediately respond to requests for comment. Results of the inquiry will be sent to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who directed James to begin the investigation, Hochul said Wednesday. "These social media platforms have to take responsibility," Hochul said.
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