Google and within YouTubeA warning letter was sent to by the European Commission. Because of the Hamas-Israel conflict prevent the distribution of misinformation wanting European Commissionreminded YouTube and Google of their obligations under the Digital Services Act.
The spread of false information on YouTube will be prevented!
The effects of major events happening around the world are also reflected on social media. Due to the Hamas-Israel conflict, many images have spread on social media. Of course, as in every incident, a lot of unfounded information is circulating on social media. To prevent this European Commission Sent a warning letter to YouTube.
European Commission, Google And YouTubeIn the letter he sent to Digital Services Act reminded of the content moderation obligations within the scope of He reminded that the publication of false information and illegal content circulating on the platforms should be prevented. He stated that companies should increase inspections on this issue.
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Of course, if you don’t know the subject at all, what is it? Digital Services Act (DSA) you can say. For this reason, we have listed YouTube’s obligations under the DSA below.
- Content Moderation: YouTube must keep graphic content, such as hostage videos, away from underage users and take swift action when authorities flag content that violates European law.
- Fighting Disinformation: YouTube must reduce disinformation and combat it in the election context.
- Reporting: European Commission demands ‘prompt, accurate and complete’ report from YouTube.
When we look at it in general YouTube And Google There is currently no penalty for this. This letter is a warning for companies to be more careful during such a sensitive period. Of course, if the obligations are not fulfilled, YouTube and Google penalties will be waiting.