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YouTube to remove all videos around vaccine misinformation

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YouTube has announced it will remove videos and ban accounts which spread vaccine misinformation of any kind on its platform

The video streaming site has already banned Covid-related falsehoods, but has ramped up its efforts to expel vaccine misinformation of any kind, moving further to take down all content which claims any approved vaccine is dangerous, causes chronic health problems or does not effectively reduce the spread of disease.

YouTube had previously demoted, or hidden, videos which spread misinformation about non-Covid vaccines or encouraged vaccine hesitancy.

Under the new guidelines, it will block videos and ban the accounts of anti-vax activists that produce misinformation about all commonly used vaccines, such as the flu shot administered to millions each year.

YouTube, which is owned by Google, has removed more than 1 million videos for spreading Covid falsehoods since the pandemic began.

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Technological terror: China reveals uncanny AI romance film

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As competition intensifies in the streaming landscape, with players like Roku, Vizio, and Samsung launching their ad-supported platforms, TCL aims to carve its niche by offering compelling original content.

TCL, the renowned Chinese smart-TV manufacturer, announces its innovative use of generative artificial intelligence to produce original content for its streaming platform, TCLtvPlus.

Debuting this summer, “Next Stop Paris,” an AI-driven love story, marks the inaugural program from TCLtvPlus Studios

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Grindr application cruises into court over privacy concerns

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Grindr faces lawsuit over alleged privacy breaches

Grindr, the popular gay dating app, is under fire in London as hundreds of users claim their private information, including HIV status, was shared without consent. The lawsuit alleges commercial use of sensitive data, sparking concern within the LGBTQ+ community. Grindr vows to defend its practices while emphasising its commitment to user privacy and compliance with data regulations.

 

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The TikTok ban was just passed by the House. What could happen next?

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Washington D.C. has been under pressure to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok.

TikTok users could soon find that the popular social media service is either under new ownership or could be outright banned in the U.S.

Calls are growing louder from many lawmakers and national security hawks to ban TikTok, over fears the app could censure content, influence users, and give Americans’ personal data to Beijing.

But the Chinese tech company, ByteDance—which owns TikTok— denies the allegations.

Dave Levinthal, the Editor-in-Chief of Raw Story joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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