YouTube to Remove Videos andChannels With Extremist Content
- 5 years ago
YouTube to Remove Videos and
Channels With Extremist Content The platform is taking down thousands of
videos and channels in a bid to remedy hate speech. According to 'The New York Times,' banned content will also include conspiratorial views, such as claiming the
Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax. Videos that praise neo-Nazism and
white supremacy will also
be prohibited. YouTube, via blog post Certain channels or videos affected
by the new policies have not yet
been named. The popular video service has been heavily criticized for allowing very controversial content. Color of Change's Rashad Robinson, via 'NYT' Some critics say they will hold their breath if the new policies will actually
be effective. Data & Society's
Becca Lewis, via 'NYT'
Channels With Extremist Content The platform is taking down thousands of
videos and channels in a bid to remedy hate speech. According to 'The New York Times,' banned content will also include conspiratorial views, such as claiming the
Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax. Videos that praise neo-Nazism and
white supremacy will also
be prohibited. YouTube, via blog post Certain channels or videos affected
by the new policies have not yet
been named. The popular video service has been heavily criticized for allowing very controversial content. Color of Change's Rashad Robinson, via 'NYT' Some critics say they will hold their breath if the new policies will actually
be effective. Data & Society's
Becca Lewis, via 'NYT'