Category Archives: YouTube Controls

YouTube is making millions off a new breed of climate denial, a monitoring group says

  By Reuters January 16, 2024 YouTube is making millions of dollars a year from advertising on channels that make false claims about climate change because content creators are using new tactics that evade the social media platform’s policies to combat misinformation, according to a report published on Tuesday. The Center for Countering Digital Hate … Continue reading YouTube is making millions off a new breed of climate denial, a monitoring group says

New YouTube policy requires creators to label AI-manipulated videos

New YouTube policy requires creators to label AI-manipulated videos Maxwell William / Nov 14, 2023   YouTube will implement a significant policy update that requires creators to disclose when they upload videos with manipulated or synthetic content, especially those created using AI tools, according to a recent Bloomberg report. This move aims to enhance transparency … Continue reading New YouTube policy requires creators to label AI-manipulated videos

YouTube will let musicians and actors request takedowns of their deepfakes

YouTube will let musicians and actors request takedowns of their deepfakes The company is also rolling out clearer labels on content created using AI. Sarah Fielding Tue, Nov 14, 2023 ASSOCIATED PRESS YouTube has announced new steps to combat AI misuse and misinformation that will roll out over the coming months. The new policies address … Continue reading YouTube will let musicians and actors request takedowns of their deepfakes

Will Advertisers Be Impacted By YouTube’s Reversal Of Political Ad Policies?

Will Advertisers Be Impacted By YouTube’s Reversal Of Political Ad Policies? by Laurie Sullivan  @lauriesullivan, June 3, 2023 Advertisers may wonder how the reversal of YouTube’s decision to take down content that advances false claims that widespread fraud, errors or glitches occurred in the 2020 or other elections will impact ad-placement decisions. The change, which … Continue reading Will Advertisers Be Impacted By YouTube’s Reversal Of Political Ad Policies?

YouTube Reverses 2020 Misinformation Policy In U.S., Citing Political Balance

YouTube Reverses Misinformation Policy, Cites Political Balance by Laurie Sullivan  @lauriesullivan, June 2, 2023 YouTube has reversed a decision it made three years ago to ban videos claiming former President Trump won the U.S. presidential election in 2020. The company on Friday announced it will stop removing content that advances false claims that widespread fraud, … Continue reading YouTube Reverses 2020 Misinformation Policy In U.S., Citing Political Balance