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'Rabbit Hole,' Episode 4: Headquarters

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Radicalization and Content Moderation on YouTube

This chapter examines YouTube's role as a platform that can potentially radicalize users through persuasive content and the complexities of regulating harmful ideologies. It discusses the algorithms used to moderate 'borderline content' and the balance between automation and human judgment in content review. Additionally, the chapter reflects on the emotional impact of a traumatic incident at YouTube's headquarters and its implications for content creators and platform responsibilities.

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