Youtube deletes more than 70,000 videos related to the conflict in Ukraine
Many of the videos violate the policy on major events of a violent nature, which prohibits content creators from denying or downplaying the seriousness of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The move highlights the important role that services like YouTube play in preventing misinformation from spreading online.
YouTube Product Manager talks with The Guardian: “We have our own rule regarding events with a violent aspect, and that applies to denial of violent events, from the Holocaust to the Holocaust. close to Sandy Hook. What is happening in Ukraine is of a similar nature.”
Ukrainian soldiers at a defensive position on a bridge in the city of Kiev. (Photo: NPR)
YouTube noted a significant increase in the number of people in Ukraine, Poland, and Russia consuming content about the conflict. In Ukraine news content about the war has attracted more than 40 million views.
“The first and perhaps most important responsibility is to ensure that those looking for information about this event can receive reliable, high-quality, accurate information on YouTube.”Neil Mohan – YouTube Product Manager replied to The Guardian.
Mohan says: “YouTube remains the largest video-sharing website operated and operated in Russia….YouTube is a place where Russian citizens can receive uncensored information about the war, including from multiple main channels. the same format that we can all access outside of the country. We remain an important platform for Russian citizens themselves as this crisis continues to develop.”
Last week, Russia’s Digital Development Minister, Maksut Shadaev, said the country would not block YouTube, despite content disputes that have resulted in the platform being fined in court for failing to take down videos that were banned. prohibit.
In Russia alone, YouTube has more than 90 million users, making it the largest video sharing platform in the country.
Earlier, Russia made a decision to ban social networking sites Facebook and Instagram. YouTube has also moved to block Russian media channels such as Russia Today and Sputnik around the world.
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