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YouTube Brings Fact-Checking Displays to the US

It’s the latest step by the platform to combat misinformation

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YouTube, like other social platforms, is taking the thread of misinformation more seriously.Dianna McDougall
By Scott Nover

April 28, 2020

YouTube will introduce fact-checking panels next to dubious claims for users in the United States, the streaming service announced today. This feature has been live in India and Brazil since last year.

Scott Nover

Scott Nover is a platforms reporter at Adweek, covering social media companies and their influence.

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