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YouTube alters search algorithm over fake Las Vegas conspiracy videos Site initially said clips claiming mass shooting was staged did not violate standards – but later corrected its stance
YouTube has made changes to its algorithms after it was strongly condemned for promoting offensive and false conspiracy theory videos about the Las Vegas shooting. The move to shift the way it delivers search results contradicts YouTube’s earlier statements defending its performance during breaking news. After a gunman inside the Mandalay Bay hotel fired on a music festival, killing 58 people and injuring hundreds more, videos claiming that the shooting was a hoax and a “false flag” spread like wildfire on YouTube, earning millions of views. Las Vegas gunman rented rooms near other music festivals prior to attack Read more A “Las Vegas shooting” search on the Google-owned platform led users to numerous videos questioning whether the government was lying about the basic facts of the tragedy and suggesting victims could be “actors”. On Wednesday a YouTube spokesperson insisted the site was highlighting reputable videos and told the Guardian that conspiracy videos on its search page did not violate its standards. But less than 24 hours later the company altered its position, implementing changes to its platform in a direct effort to better promote reputable sources.
originally posted by: hopenotfeariswhatweneed
a reply to: Revolution9
Perhaps youtube is not the most reliable source of information....has it ever been ?
originally posted by: Revolution9
originally posted by: hopenotfeariswhatweneed
a reply to: Revolution9
Perhaps youtube is not the most reliable source of information....has it ever been ?
I am not using Youtube as a source. I am using MSM The Guardian, a highly respected British Mainstream Newspaper.
I never use Youtube as a source for anything other than music videos and fun. I am sort of lost as to what you are going on about here. Your one liner is reading kinda dumb to be honest.
... get an extensive quality search though
originally posted by: 2Faced
As bad as it sounds, we can also conclude that there is more then meets the eye. Using their own orwellian argument, "if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear".
Need I say more?