Topic: authoritative sources
The concept of authoritative sources often leads to the prioritization of certain voices over others, raising concerns about censorship and the suppression of diverse viewpoints. Platforms like YouTube have implemented policies that favor ‘trusted’ sources, which can marginalize independent creators and limit free expression. This trend poses a significant threat to individual liberty and the open exchange of ideas.
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YouTube CEO assures World Economic Forum she’ll continue to boost “trusted” sources
Mainstream media outlets get boosted ahead of the independent creators and journalists.
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YouTube CEO compares boosting of “authoritative” sources to scientific process
Some of the processes she described sound anything but scientific.
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YouTube CEO: It’s easy to “make up content and post it from your basement” so we boost “authoritative sources”
Defeating the purpose of “You”Tube. Made up news from corporate media is allowed.
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YouTube’s latest coronavirus update is likely to cut homepage recommendations to independent creators
YouTube’s coronavirus changes are making it increasingly difficult for the independent creators who helped build the site.