The largest US investment fund, BlackRock, has announced the discontinuation of its policy on diversity, equity, and inclusion. As reported by Fox Business on February 28, the fund's management sent a letter to employees stating the cancellation of goals related to promoting DEI. The document noted that this decision is linked to changes in the legal and political landscape in the US. However, BlackRock will continue to attract "diverse talent" without the use of mandatory quotas.

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Previously, BlackRock actively supported DEI principles through ESG ratings, which influenced various economic sectors, including the gaming industry. Many major companies, aiming to improve their ESG metrics, collaborated with consulting firms such as Sweet Baby Inc. to incorporate elements of inclusivity into their game narratives and characters.

Now, following BlackRock's abandonment of DEI policies, pressure on gaming companies may decrease. This could potentially impact their development strategies and content creation approaches, potentially leading to broader changes in the gaming industry as a whole.

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