US invests $275K in ‘counter-disinformation’ video games, raising public concerns and curiosity.

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The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Department of State, has indeed invested in “counter-disinformation” video games. Specifically, $275,000 was allocated by the U.S. Embassy in the Netherlands for developing a pilot version of such a game in English and Dutch, with plans for additional translations.

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This initiative is part of broader efforts to combat disinformation globally. The funding opportunity outlines several requirements, including hosting the game on the developer’s servers and implementing data collection to measure the project’s success.

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Sources:

nichegamer.com/the-us-government-is-investing-in-counter-disinformation-video-games/

foreignaffairs.house.gov/press-release/mccaul-hfac-members-demand-answers-on-gecs-role-in-censorship/

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