YouTube Removes Fake Channels of US Elections Results

YouTube announced on Wednesday, the removal of videos that live-streamed fake election results, meaning the channels were profiting from broadcasting fraudulent results.

According to Insider news, 8 of the top 20 videos in YouTube's search results for "LIVE 2020 Presidential Election Results" were graphics showing fake results, with the YouTube channels seeking to make a profit from ads on their streams.

Also, Four channels broadcasting false results were verified by YouTube. One channel broadcasting fake results had over 1.4 million subscribers.

“After careful review, we are removing live streams that violate our Community Guidelines. We have established policies prohibiting spam, deceptive practices and we continue to be vigilant with regards to election-related content in the lead-up and post-election period”, a YouTube reported on Twitter.

Later, the firm announced it will add a label to relevant search queries on U.S. Election, as well as cuts off fake 2020 U.S. election results live stream. According to Engadget, if users click on the tag’s link, it will take them to a separate Google page with real-time national and statewide election results from data by The Associated Press.

On other hand, YouTube reported that it will continue to promote what it considers “authoritative” news sources, like CNN and Fox News, for news and search results, including in the “watch next” panels.

Moreover, other social networks such as Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok have explicitly stated measures if a candidate or party prematurely claims victory.

Noteworthy, Twitter placed Today a warning over U.S. President Donald Trump’s post which alleged that Democrats were trying to “steal” the election, the social network has hidden the tweet behind a message warning that his tweet was disputed and might be misleading.

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