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> So when they decide what is misinformation they position themselves above public scrutiny. But aren't Youtube doing this specifically because of pressure fro
by gitrog 6y ago
> So when they decide what is misinformation they position themselves above public scrutiny.
But aren't Youtube doing this specifically because of pressure from government?
- lemming 6y agoIn the US? I doubt it. The US is currently pushing COVID-19 misinformation from the very top.
- hef19898 6y agoWhich one? The current US admin? The EU, and if so which country? China? The UN? Just asking, you know.
- CyanBird 6y ago> doing this specifically because No, more like reducing risks to their brand. Covid is historic and will soil the public image of all these ones whom don't take it as the public health hazard that it is YouTube is simply minimizing brand risks which can very easily escalate into costly legislative fights, therefore they are maximizing profits on an uncertain time They decided this move is less damaging to them than not doing it