Open Letter to YouTube from Independent Verifiers

The proliferation of technologies such as smartphones and the internet has made our lives much easier. However, some risky situations also appeared. For example, although it is much easier to access information than ever before, reaching the right information has become much more difficult than in the encyclopedia era. Also, wrong information, thanks to the internet in seconds it reaches millions of users, which is a must to prevent this situation.

There are some platforms that try to prevent the spread of misinformation around the world. Teyit.org, serving in Turkey, is one of the clearest examples of this. On the other hand; local confirmers come together internationally There is also an organization that makes it work. This formation, including Teyit.org, International Fact-Checking Network (known as the International Fact-Checking Network). Now this team is the world’s most popular online video platform. YouTubeHe published an open letter to . In this letter, it is stated that misinformation continues to spread on YouTube and that a solution must be found.

“YouTube misinformation has reached alarming proportions”

Written and addressed by the International Fact-Checking Network YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki The open letter states that the number of misinformation on YouTube has reached alarming proportions. Moreover, false information on YouTube has spread to almost every area. Stating that false information about almost every subject, from fake treatment methods to climate change, is on YouTube, the confirmers said that YouTube’s practices to date that it is insufficient, they state that much more work needs to be done for the future, but YouTube does not do much about it. So what’s the solution?

In the letter, YouTube’s efforts to combat misinformation what he should do is also mentioned. According to the confirmers who stand on 4 points, YouTube should act as follows to combat misinformation:

• Meaningful about disinformation on the platform commitment to transparency: YouTube should support independent research on the origins, reach and impact of different disinformation campaigns, and the most effective ways to debunk misinformation. Also, use of artificial intelligence and publish a holistic moderation policy on disinformation and disinformation, including what data supports artificial intelligence.
• Beyond removing content to comply with the law, YouTube may be clearly visible above the video or in the form of separate video content. should focus on giving context and presenting rebuttals. It can only be achieved by taking responsibility and systematically investing in independent verification efforts around the world that work to resolve these issues, through a meaningful and structured process. possible in cooperation.
• The platform is against repeat offenders who produce content that is consistently flagged as containing false information, especially from this content inside or outside the platform. take action against those who make money and recommendation algorithms to highlight the contents of these misinformation sources. should prevent.
• Scope of current and future work against disinformation and misinformation It should be extended to languages ​​other than English and country- and language-specific data should be provided, as well as transcription services that function in any language.

If you could read the International Fact-Checking Network’s full open letter to YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, Turkish If you want to read as here You can use the link.