Social Pro Daily The Google News Initiative Is Putting $25 Million Toward Fighting Fake News on YouTube The Top News and Breaking News shelves are being expanded in 17 countries YouTube began testing features that surface local news in its app for TV screens YouTube By David Cohen July 10, 2018 YouTube now has 25 million new ways to combat fake news, courtesy of parent company Google. David Cohen david.cohen@adweek.com David Cohen is editor of Adweek's Social Pro Daily. Recommended articles