Company plan Electronic art become a private company after closing giant deals worth $55 billion. caused serious concern in the United States. The publisher must take control Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF)companies Partners by intimacy former adviser to Donald Trump Jared Kushner and investment groups Silver Lake. And it is Saudi Arabia’s involvement that worries American lawmakers now.
Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren And Richard Blumenthal they sent a letter to the CEO of EA Andrew Wilson and Minister of Finance Scott Bessentin which they demand an explanation of how the agreement will affect the publisher’s independence. Both politicians warn that Saudi Arabia’s involvement could constitute national security risk United States.
Politicians fear that Riyadh will gain access to confidential data of millions of usersto technologies that use artificial intelligence even product development direction companies. The letter said the deal could “expand and consolidate Saudi Arabia’s external influence in the United States” while strengthening the position of a regime that has a long history. human rights violation.
In the world of video games, the capital of Saudi Arabia is nothing new. mutual fund has already invested in several gaming giants, for example Nintendo, Capcom or Take-Two Interactive. In addition, the country is closed. 12-year contract with the International Olympic Committee.which will continue the series Olympic eSports Games to Saudi Arabia.
Critics see the moves as part of a so-called effort washing images – that is, building a more favorable image of the country in the international arena through investments in the entertainment and sports industry.
Source :Indian TV
