Neal Mohan
YouTube to censor “new misinformation” preemptively
The tech giant plans to use machine learning to become “faster and more accurate at catching…viral misinfo narratives.”
YouTube: Stopping the spread of “misinformation,” “violative content” is our “number one priority”
A drastic shift in priorities from the platform that launched with the slogan “Broadcast Yourself.”
YouTube says independent creators are now 14x less likely to be recommended on election-related content
The recommendations are being increasingly funneled to legacy media channels.
Thunderf00t blasts YouTube for preferential treatment of mainstream media after his masks video is censored
“People who brand themselves as news organizations seem to be able get away with anything,” he said.
YouTube CEO: Users don’t like “authoritative” mainstream media channels but we boost them anyway
Susan Wojcicki confirms your suspicions.
YouTube: strict coronavirus misinformation policy applies to even the comment section and leaders of nations
YouTube will delete anyone who goes against their rules.
YouTube bans videos that “might” encourage people to ignore stay at home advice
Big tech platforms continue to introduce strict coronavirus rules.
YouTube introduces fact checker info panels to editorialize user search results
YouTube’s next stage against “misinformation” is rolling out.
YouTube’s exec discusses “Intelligence Desk” to target emerging conspiracy theories
The crackdown on anything that YouTube deems to be a conspiracy or misinformation continues.
YouTube: creators “espousing” opinions “in their basement” can’t provide context on the news
YouTube is cementing the power of the already-established players, making it difficult for small creators to get traction.