YouTube has taken down an interview featuring commentator Jordan Peterson and 2024 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. due to its violation of guidelines against vaccine misinformation, the popular video-sharing platform announced on Monday. A representative from YouTube stated, “We removed a video from the Jordan Peterson channel for violating YouTube’s general vaccine misinformation policy, …
In the latest absurd twist in the border crisis, a new trend has emerged: “smuggling influencers.” These are individuals hired by cross-border people-smugglers, known as coyotes, who are utilizing platforms like TikTok and YouTube to attract customers. They have become tech-savvy, employing hashtag codes to target potential customers based on their location. These influencers share …
GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization, made a significant announcement on Thursday. According to their third annual Social Media Safety Index, all five major social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitter – have received low or failing scores for LGBTQ+ safety for the second year in a row. Out of …
Experts have warned that Big Tech firms are unprepared for the onslaught of high-quality political “deepfakes” produced by generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT and Midjourney ahead of the 2024 presidential election. These platforms allow users to create false images, videos, and posts, including doctored footage of politicians, bogus images, and even videos of events …
The use of algorithms to sift through user-generated content is prevalent across most major websites. However, a recent ruling against Google may necessitate tighter regulation of explicit or violent content on internet platforms. This could have significant impacts on internet companies who rely on immunity from the law. Should the ruling be implemented poorly, it …
The Fat Duck restaurant, run by the renowned Heston Blumenthal, is one of the most prestigious restaurants in the world. With three Michelin stars and a legendary reputation within the culinary industry, it is a dream for food enthusiasts everywhere. Luckily, a fascinating YouTube video by Alexander Varga, co-owner of Michelin-starred ’42’ restaurant in Hungary, …
YouTube announced on Friday that it will no longer remove content claiming that the 2020 election or other past U.S. presidential elections were marred by “widespread fraud, errors or glitches.” This is a reversal for the Google-owned video service, which previously said it would remove new misinformation posts that claim voter fraud or errors changed …