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Everything in moderation: YouTube

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Navigating YouTube's Content Challenges

This chapter explores YouTube's struggle with content moderation following the Christchurch mosque shootings, highlighting the rapid sharing of harmful material. It discusses the CEO's response and the historic decision to remove flagged videos without human review due to the overwhelming volume of uploads. The conversation emphasizes the ongoing tension between promoting free expression and preventing the spread of harmful content, alongside the complexities of regulatory frameworks in managing such vast platforms.

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