Manhattan’s DA wants to know why YouTube is pushing ‘ghost gun’ tutorials to kids

Alvin Bragg, Manhattan’s District Attorney, wants to meet with YouTube CEO Neal Mohan to discuss why the website allows the posting of videos on how to manufacture “ghost guns” and why its algorithm is pushing them to underage viewers who watch video game content. Ghost guns are firearms assembled using 3D-printed parts or components purchased as kits. That means they have no serial numbers, making them near impossible to trace, and don’t need any kind of background check to acquire.

In a letter sent to Mohan (PDF) requesting a meeting, Bragg referenced a study

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