YouTube to Curb Its Referrals to Conspiracy Theories and Other False Claims
The video site has long faced criticism that its algorithms contribute to the spread of disinformation
YouTube said it will stop recommending as many videos that feature conspiracy theories and other false claims, moving to address longstanding criticism that its algorithms help spread disinformation.
Videos that could “misinform users in harmful ways,” such as ones that claim the Earth isn’t round or question the actors behind the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, will no longer be recommended with as much prominence, the Alphabet Inc. unit said in a blog post Friday.
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