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Misinformation: YouTube begins verification of videos by UK health workers

News Nurudeen Akewushola -
YOUTUBE has launched a verification system for United Kingdom-based doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to curb the spread of misinformation and fake medical...

YouTube announces new policies to curb health misinformation

News Nurudeen Akewushola -
YouTube, a video-sharing platform, has announced a new framework aimed at combating medical misinformation that contradicts local health authorities or the World Health Organization...

How job cuts by major social media companies is affecting global fight against misinformation, disinformation

News Fatimah Quadri -
JOB cuts by major social media companies is affecting many teams saddled with the task of curbing misinformation and disinformation on those social platforms. It...

Google, YouTube partner IFCN to support global fact-checking initiatives with $13.2m grant

News Faith Abeka -
THE International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) has announced a partnership with Google and YouTube to support the fight against misinformation globally. A statement on Tuesday from...

YouTube to certify accounts of healthcare professionals to lessen misinformation

News Nurudeen Akewushola -
YOUTUBE has announced plans to certify the YouTube accounts of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals as part of its effort to reduce misinformation...

Study says pre-bunking effective in tackling misinformation

News Raji Olatunji -
A study released recently says pre-bunking is an effective technique against the spread of online disinformation and misinformation. The study, published by Science Advances and...

Nigerian government to collaborate with Google to tackle hate speech, disinformation

News Nurudeen Akewushola -
THE Nigerian Government says it is collaborating with Google to curb the spread of hate speech and disinformation on YouTube channels. The Minister of Information...

Russia fines Google $373 million for allegedly promoting fake news

News Raji Olatunji -
Russia has fined Alphabet Inc.'s Google $373 million for allegedly promoting fake news on its platform. The development is in line with Russia's efforts to...

YouTube to remove videos with abortion misinformation

News Niyi Oyedeji -
YOUTUBE says it is cracking down on videos containing abortion misinformation and will take down videos that provide instructions for unsafe abortion. The company, in...

YouTube proposes new steps to tackle misinformation

News Niyi Oyedeji -
IN a bid to curb the spread of misinformation on its platform, YouTube has proposed three new steps. This development is coming a few...
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