YouTube starts to label movies via publishers with govt or public investment

Days after Google stated YouTube was once utilized in a coordinated effort to unfold incorrect information about protesters in Hong Kong, the platform has begun labeling movies uploaded via media organizations that obtain govt or public investment. Whilst YouTube says the brand new characteristic, which is now are living in 10 regio…
Days after Google said YouTube was used in a coordinated effort to spread misinformation about protesters in Hong Kong, the platform has begun labeling videos uploaded by media organizations that receive government or public funding. While YouTube says the new feature, which is now live in 10 regio…

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