Russian authorities on Monday backed away from threats to block Twitter, saying that the social media platform deleted most of the banned content identified by Moscow and expressed readiness and interest in building a constructive dialogue.

Russia's state communications watchdog Roskomnadzor said it decided not to block Twitter in light of these developments, an announcement that seemingly ends the most recent standoff between the Russian government and the platform that has played a role in amplifying dissent in Russia.

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Two months ago, Roskomnadzor accused Twitter of failing to remove content encouraging suicide among children, as well as information about drugs and child pornography.

The agency announced on March 10 it was slowing down the speed of uploading photos and videos to the platform, both on desktops and mobile devices, and less then a week later threatened to block it if it continues to not comply with the demands.

In response to the accusations, Twitter has emphasised its policy of zero tolerance for child sexual exploitation, the promotion of suicide and drug sales.

Roskomnadzor said in an online statement Monday that Twitter has taken down 91 per cent of prohibited content, with only 563 posts containing child pornography, information about drugs and suicide, calls for minors to take part in protests and extremist materials out of roughly 5,900 remaining available.

Since the platform confirmed that it fully shares the agency's endeavors to combat socially dangerous content and will take all necessary measures to remove it," and "expressed its readiness and interest in building a constructive dialogue,&nbsp;Roskomnadzor said it decided not to block it.

But it will continue to slow Twitter down on mobile devices until all of the banned content is removed and the platform starts taking down prohibited content within 24 hours of being notified in accordance with the Russian laws.

The agency appreciates the efforts of Twitter to comply with the requirements of Russian laws, Roskomnadzor said. 
Russian authorities criticised social media platforms earlier this year for bringing tens of thousands of people into the streets across the country in January to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who is

President Vladimir Putin's most well-known critic. The wave of demonstrations was the largest in years and posed a major challenge to the Kremlin.

The authorities alleged that social media platforms failed to remove calls for children to join the protests. Putin has urged police to act more to monitor social media platforms and to track down those who draw children into illegal and unsanctioned street actions.

The Russian government's efforts to tighten control of the internet and social media date back to 2012, when a law allowing authorities to blacklist and block certain online content was adopted. Since then, a growing number of restrictions targeting messaging apps, websites and social media platforms have been introduced in Russia.

The government has repeatedly aired threats to block Facebook and Twitter, but stopped short of outright bans probably fearing the move would elicit too much public outrage.

Only the social network LinkedIn, which wasn't very popular in Russia, has been banned by authorities for the failure to store its user data in Russia.

Russian authorities on Monday backed away from threats to block Twitter, saying that the social media platform deleted most of the banned content identified by Moscow and expressed readiness and interest in building a constructive dialogue.

Russian authorities on Monday backed away from threats to block Twitter, saying that the social media platform deleted most of the banned content identified by Moscow and expressed readiness and interest in building a constructive dialogue. Russia's state communications watchdog Roskomnadzor said it decided not to block Twitter in light of these developments, an announcement that seemingly ends the most recent standoff between the Russian government and the platform that has played a role in amplifying dissent in Russia. Also read: Russia seeks to outlaw Navalny movement Two months ago, Roskomnadzor accused Twitter of failing to remove content encouraging suicide among children, as well as information about drugs and child pornography. The agency announced on March 10 it was slowing down the speed of uploading photos and videos to the platform, both on desktops and mobile devices, and less then a week later threatened to block it if it continues to not comply with the demands. In response to the accusations, Twitter has emphasised its policy of zero tolerance for child sexual exploitation, the promotion of suicide and drug sales. Roskomnadzor said in an online statement Monday that Twitter has taken down 91 per cent of prohibited content, with only 563 posts containing child pornography, information about drugs and suicide, calls for minors to take part in protests and extremist materials out of roughly 5,900 remaining available. Since the platform confirmed that it fully shares the agency's endeavors to combat socially dangerous content and will take all necessary measures to remove it," and "expressed its readiness and interest in building a constructive dialogue, Roskomnadzor said it decided not to block it. But it will continue to slow Twitter down on mobile devices until all of the banned content is removed and the platform starts taking down prohibited content within 24 hours of being notified in accordance with the Russian laws. The agency appreciates the efforts of Twitter to comply with the requirements of Russian laws, Roskomnadzor said. Russian authorities criticised social media platforms earlier this year for bringing tens of thousands of people into the streets across the country in January to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who is President Vladimir Putin's most well-known critic. The wave of demonstrations was the largest in years and posed a major challenge to the Kremlin. The authorities alleged that social media platforms failed to remove calls for children to join the protests. Putin has urged police to act more to monitor social media platforms and to track down those who draw children into illegal and unsanctioned street actions. The Russian government's efforts to tighten control of the internet and social media date back to 2012, when a law allowing authorities to blacklist and block certain online content was adopted. Since then, a growing number of restrictions targeting messaging apps, websites and social media platforms have been introduced in Russia. The government has repeatedly aired threats to block Facebook and Twitter, but stopped short of outright bans probably fearing the move would elicit too much public outrage. Only the social network LinkedIn, which wasn't very popular in Russia, has been banned by authorities for the failure to store its user data in Russia.

Russia won't block Twitter, but partial slowdown to continue

One of YouTube's most viral video 'Charlie Bit My Finger' is being auctioned by its creators as an NFT(non-fungible token). 
 
The auction will take place on May 22 which marks as the 14th anniversary of the video and eventually it will be taken off YouTube. The video features two boys with younger one biting the elder's index finger twice. The video over the years has fetched nearly 880 million views on You Tube.&nbsp; 
 
The 56 second video featured Harry (the elder boy) and Charlie (the younger one) sitting on a sofa as Charlie bites Harry's finger as he laughs and says " Charlie bit my finger." A few seconds later Charlie bites again- this time with bit more pressire than Harry anticipated as he cries out.&nbsp; 
 
The auction will take place on Origin Protocol, a platform dedicated to NFT sales. The winner will also get a chance to shoot a parody of the video with the original stars, Harry and Charlie who are now 17 and 15 respectively.&nbsp; 
 
What was initially uploaded to be viewed by the friends and family of Davies-Carr family soon went viral on You Tube making the two brothers internet sensation.&nbsp; 
 
"Charlie Bit My Finger has been a huge part of the Davies-Carr family's lives for the past 14 years, and they are excited to welcome others to become a part of their story," reads the note on the auction site. "This is not the end of the beloved video, but rather a new beginning."

One of YouTube's most viral video 'Charlie Bit My Finger' is being auctioned by its creators as an NFT(non-fungible token). The auction will take place on May 22 which marks as the 14th anniversary of the video and eventually it will be taken off YouTube.

One of YouTube's most viral video 'Charlie Bit My Finger' is being auctioned by its creators as an NFT(non-fungible token). The auction will take place on May 22 which marks as the 14th anniversary of the video and eventually it will be taken off YouTube. The video features two boys with younger one biting the elder's index finger twice. The video over the years has fetched nearly 880 million views on You Tube. The 56 second video featured Harry (the elder boy) and Charlie (the younger one) sitting on a sofa as Charlie bites Harry's finger as he laughs and says " Charlie bit my finger." A few seconds later Charlie bites again- this time with bit more pressire than Harry anticipated as he cries out. The auction will take place on Origin Protocol, a platform dedicated to NFT sales. The winner will also get a chance to shoot a parody of the video with the original stars, Harry and Charlie who are now 17 and 15 respectively. What was initially uploaded to be viewed by the friends and family of Davies-Carr family soon went viral on You Tube making the two brothers internet sensation. "Charlie Bit My Finger has been a huge part of the Davies-Carr family's lives for the past 14 years, and they are excited to welcome others to become a part of their story," reads the note on the auction site. "This is not the end of the beloved video, but rather a new beginning."

Viral video 'Charlie Bit My Finger' to be auctioned as NFT before being taken offline

With awareness for climate change and sustainability in mind, YouTube is launching a slate of originals including a Leonardo DiCaprio-produced wildlife adventure series.

The streamer has three new series in the pipeline -- ‘Seat at the Table’, ‘Shut It Off ASAP’ and ‘Stay Wild (w/t)’ – and is back with more episodes of Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s ‘Create Together’, ‘BookTube’ and ‘Kid Correspondent’.

Ahead of Earth Day that falls on April 22, YouTube is diversifying to take steps towards becoming a company that uses only carbon-free energy by the year 2030.

‘Stay Wild (w/t)’ will explore Earth’s critically endangered environments through a series of immersive adventures with Mark Vins including an expedition through the treacherous, sloping rainforest of Rwanda in an attempt to find the last of the wild mountain gorillas. It is produced by Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way, Ginny &amp; Georgia producer Madica Productions and YouTube channel Brave Wilderness.

‘Seat At The Table’ follows YouTube creator and climate advocate Jack Harries, as he highlights the devastating impacts and innovative solutions to climate change. The 12-part series will see him meet the likes of Sir David Attenborough and confront some of the most powerful people on the planet and demand action from those truly on the frontline of the climate emergency at United Nations Climate Change Conference.&nbsp;

‘Shut It Off ASAP (w/t)’ follows &nbsp;two city boys – leaving their comfort zone and heading to the country. Part The Simple Life and part I Bought a Farm, Mitch and Greg find themselves on a remote farm, trying their hand at going green, regenerative farming, and building a sustainable lifestyle. They’ll be joined by FarmTubers, experts, and other YouTube creators who will help execute their vision of living off the grid and deliver takeaways that can be replicated back at home. It is produced by YouTube Entertainment Studios.

The company is also bringing back Kid Correspondent for three sustainability-themed episodes.

These four shows will air in October 2021.

With awareness for climate change and sustainability in mind, YouTube is launching a slate of originals including a Leonardo DiCaprio-produced wildlife adventure series.

With awareness for climate change and sustainability in mind, YouTube is launching a slate of originals including a Leonardo DiCaprio-produced wildlife adventure series. The streamer has three new series in the pipeline -- ‘Seat at the Table’, ‘Shut It Off ASAP’ and ‘Stay Wild (w/t)’ – and is back with more episodes of Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s ‘Create Together’, ‘BookTube’ and ‘Kid Correspondent’. Ahead of Earth Day that falls on April 22, YouTube is diversifying to take steps towards becoming a company that uses only carbon-free energy by the year 2030. ‘Stay Wild (w/t)’ will explore Earth’s critically endangered environments through a series of immersive adventures with Mark Vins including an expedition through the treacherous, sloping rainforest of Rwanda in an attempt to find the last of the wild mountain gorillas. It is produced by Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way, Ginny & Georgia producer Madica Productions and YouTube channel Brave Wilderness. ‘Seat At The Table’ follows YouTube creator and climate advocate Jack Harries, as he highlights the devastating impacts and innovative solutions to climate change. The 12-part series will see him meet the likes of Sir David Attenborough and confront some of the most powerful people on the planet and demand action from those truly on the frontline of the climate emergency at United Nations Climate Change Conference. ‘Shut It Off ASAP (w/t)’ follows two city boys – leaving their comfort zone and heading to the country. Part The Simple Life and part I Bought a Farm, Mitch and Greg find themselves on a remote farm, trying their hand at going green, regenerative farming, and building a sustainable lifestyle. They’ll be joined by FarmTubers, experts, and other YouTube creators who will help execute their vision of living off the grid and deliver takeaways that can be replicated back at home. It is produced by YouTube Entertainment Studios. The company is also bringing back Kid Correspondent for three sustainability-themed episodes. These four shows will air in October 2021.

Leonardo DiCaprio-produced wildlife adventure series to stream on YouTube

Russia has launched a probe against YouTube for "abusing" its dominant position in the market by making "biased" decisions about comment moderation, a government regulator said on Monday.

The move comes as Russia ramps up pressure on foreign tech platforms, with Moscow stepping up its efforts to control the Russian segment of the internet.

The Federal Anti-Monopoly Service said that YouTube's rules relating to the suspension or deletion of accounts are "opaque, biased and unpredictable".

"This leads to sudden blocking and deletion of user accounts without warning and justification," the regulator said in a statement.

It added that "such behaviour can lead to the infringement of the interests of users" and the "restriction of competition".

The regulator said it had launched the probe after receiving a complaint from the Regional Public Centre for Internet Technologies (ROTsIT), a group presenting itself as defending the interests of Russian internet users.&nbsp;

"The fact that the publication and broadcasting of video content in Russia can be regulated by the legislation of other countries is not correct," ROTsIT said in a statement in December announcing its complaint.

Russian authorities in recent months have been irritated by restrictions on several pro-Kremlin films on YouTube.&nbsp;

In September, Russia's media regulator Roskomnadzor accused the US platform of censorship after it added a warning about potential inappropriate content to a documentary about the Beslan school siege in 2004.&nbsp;

Roskomnadzor made similar complaints in March after similar warnings were added to films about World War II and Crimea, which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014.

President Vladimir Putin has also complained about what he has called the growing influence of large technology companies, saying that they are competing with states.

- Calls for protests -&nbsp;

YouTube has been a particular boon for Russia's opposition in a country where television is mainly controlled by the authorities.

Putin's best known domestic opponent Alexei Navalny has for years released investigations into corruption on the platform as well as calls to protest that have garnered millions of views.&nbsp;

His team published its latest video on Sunday calling for mass protests across Russia Wednesday evening in support of Navalny, who is on hunger strike in a penal colony demanding adequate medical treatment for a litany of ailments. The video has already been viewed nearly three million times.

On Monday Navalny's spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh said on Twitter that she had received an email from YouTube notifying her that Roskomnadzor had ordered the company to delete the video, saying it violated Russian law.

Navalny, 44, was sentenced to two-and-a-half years behind bars for violating parole terms on old fraud charges soon after he returned to Russia in January from Germany, where he was recovering from a near-fatal poisoning.

His team that month called for protests that brought tens of thousands to the streets across the country, with authorities accusing foreign social media platforms of interfering in Russia's domestic affairs by not deleting calls to the rallies.

Earlier this month Russia fined Twitter and TikTok for failing to remove those calls.

Russia regularly fines foreign internet companies like Facebook and Google, which owns YouTube, for failing to comply with its legislation.

In December, Russian lawmakers passed legislation that gave authorities the power to block internet platforms like YouTube if they are deemed to have censored content produced by Russians.&nbsp;

Russia has banned a number of websites that have refused to cooperate with authorities, such as LinkedIn.&nbsp;

In March, Roskomnadzor began throttling Twitter's service speeds, accusing it of failing to remove content related to child pornography, drug use and calls for minors to commit suicide.

The regulator has given the US social media giant a deadline of mid-May to remove the content.&nbsp;

Russia has launched a probe against YouTube for "abusing" its dominant position in the market by making "biased" decisions about comment moderation, a government regulator said on Monday.

Russia has launched a probe against YouTube for "abusing" its dominant position in the market by making "biased" decisions about comment moderation, a government regulator said on Monday. The move comes as Russia ramps up pressure on foreign tech platforms, with Moscow stepping up its efforts to control the Russian segment of the internet. The Federal Anti-Monopoly Service said that YouTube's rules relating to the suspension or deletion of accounts are "opaque, biased and unpredictable". "This leads to sudden blocking and deletion of user accounts without warning and justification," the regulator said in a statement. It added that "such behaviour can lead to the infringement of the interests of users" and the "restriction of competition". The regulator said it had launched the probe after receiving a complaint from the Regional Public Centre for Internet Technologies (ROTsIT), a group presenting itself as defending the interests of Russian internet users. "The fact that the publication and broadcasting of video content in Russia can be regulated by the legislation of other countries is not correct," ROTsIT said in a statement in December announcing its complaint. Russian authorities in recent months have been irritated by restrictions on several pro-Kremlin films on YouTube. In September, Russia's media regulator Roskomnadzor accused the US platform of censorship after it added a warning about potential inappropriate content to a documentary about the Beslan school siege in 2004. Roskomnadzor made similar complaints in March after similar warnings were added to films about World War II and Crimea, which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014. President Vladimir Putin has also complained about what he has called the growing influence of large technology companies, saying that they are competing with states. - Calls for protests - YouTube has been a particular boon for Russia's opposition in a country where television is mainly controlled by the authorities. Putin's best known domestic opponent Alexei Navalny has for years released investigations into corruption on the platform as well as calls to protest that have garnered millions of views. His team published its latest video on Sunday calling for mass protests across Russia Wednesday evening in support of Navalny, who is on hunger strike in a penal colony demanding adequate medical treatment for a litany of ailments. The video has already been viewed nearly three million times. On Monday Navalny's spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh said on Twitter that she had received an email from YouTube notifying her that Roskomnadzor had ordered the company to delete the video, saying it violated Russian law. Navalny, 44, was sentenced to two-and-a-half years behind bars for violating parole terms on old fraud charges soon after he returned to Russia in January from Germany, where he was recovering from a near-fatal poisoning. His team that month called for protests that brought tens of thousands to the streets across the country, with authorities accusing foreign social media platforms of interfering in Russia's domestic affairs by not deleting calls to the rallies. Earlier this month Russia fined Twitter and TikTok for failing to remove those calls. Russia regularly fines foreign internet companies like Facebook and Google, which owns YouTube, for failing to comply with its legislation. In December, Russian lawmakers passed legislation that gave authorities the power to block internet platforms like YouTube if they are deemed to have censored content produced by Russians. Russia has banned a number of websites that have refused to cooperate with authorities, such as LinkedIn. In March, Roskomnadzor began throttling Twitter's service speeds, accusing it of failing to remove content related to child pornography, drug use and calls for minors to commit suicide. The regulator has given the US social media giant a deadline of mid-May to remove the content.

Russia probes YouTube for 'abusing' dominant position

Four Republican U.S. lawmakers requested on Tuesday that Facebook Inc, Twitter Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google turn over any studies they have done on how their services affect children’s mental health.

The request follows a joint hearing last week of two House Energy and Commerce subcommittees at which the companies’ chief executives discussed their content moderation practices in the wake of the siege on the Capitol in January.

Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the committee’s ranking Republican, had asked the CEOs at the hearing whether their companies had conducted internal research concerning children’s mental health.

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg said he believed the company had, while Twitter’s Jack Dorsey said he did not believe so. Google’s Sundar Pichai said the company consulted with outside experts and invested “a lot of time and effort in these areas.”

In letters to the companies on Tuesday, McMorris Rodgers asked for copies of any relevant research or internal communications as well as information on any contractors and partners involved. They also requested any research the companies had done about how competitors’ products affect mental wellness of people under 18 years old.

The requests also cover Google’s YouTube Kids service and Facebook’s Instagram, which is developing a version for people under 13 years old.

The other lawmakers who signed the letter were ranking Republicans on various subcommittees, including Robert Latta, Gus Bilirakis and Morgan Griffith.

They asked for the companies to respond by April 16.

Four Republican U.S. lawmakers requested on Tuesday that Facebook Inc, Twitter Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google turn over any studies they have done on how their services affect children’s mental health.

Four Republican U.S. lawmakers requested on Tuesday that Facebook Inc, Twitter Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google turn over any studies they have done on how their services affect children’s mental health. The request follows a joint hearing last week of two House Energy and Commerce subcommittees at which the companies’ chief executives discussed their content moderation practices in the wake of the siege on the Capitol in January. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the committee’s ranking Republican, had asked the CEOs at the hearing whether their companies had conducted internal research concerning children’s mental health. Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg said he believed the company had, while Twitter’s Jack Dorsey said he did not believe so. Google’s Sundar Pichai said the company consulted with outside experts and invested “a lot of time and effort in these areas.” In letters to the companies on Tuesday, McMorris Rodgers asked for copies of any relevant research or internal communications as well as information on any contractors and partners involved. They also requested any research the companies had done about how competitors’ products affect mental wellness of people under 18 years old. The requests also cover Google’s YouTube Kids service and Facebook’s Instagram, which is developing a version for people under 13 years old. The other lawmakers who signed the letter were ranking Republicans on various subcommittees, including Robert Latta, Gus Bilirakis and Morgan Griffith. They asked for the companies to respond by April 16.

US lawmakers press Big Tech for internal research on kids' mental health

Former US president Donald Trump will be allowed back on YouTube but only when the threat of his inciting violence abates, the head of the popular online video sharing platform said Thursday.

YouTube in late January suspended Trump's channel, joining other social media platforms in banning his accounts following the deadly January 6 Capitol riot.

"We will lift the suspension of the Donald Trump channel when we determine that the risk of violence has decreased," YouTube chief Susan Wojcicki said during a streamed Atlantic Council interview.

"Given just the warnings by the Capitol Police yesterday about a potential attack today, I think it is pretty clear that that elevated violence risk still remains."

Wojcicki said that when the Trump channel is reinstated, it will remain subject to the same "three strike" system as everyone else at YouTube.

Uploading videos that break YouTube rules such as those against inciting violence or falsely attacking election integrity would earn the channel more strikes and suspensions.

Channels that get three strikes within a 90-day period are removed from YouTube, Wojcicki noted.

"This was the first strike," she said of the Trump channel.

"We have applied strikes to over world leaders; (Jair) Bolsonaro in Brazil for Covid-19 misinformation, channels taken down now in Myanmar."

Factors considered when assessing when it is safe to allow Trump back on YouTube will include online rhetoric along with concerns expressed by police departments and government agencies regarding risks of politically fueled violence, according to Wojcicki.

She felt it important to hold world leaders to the same standards as everyone else on YouTube, reasoning that it is "a very dangerous path to say some people have a free pass" when it comes to breaking content rules.

The Google-owned firm has faced criticism over its slow response following the violence in Washington, as well as the proliferation of conspiracy theories on the platform.

Trump has been banned from other online platforms including Twitter and Facebook. An independent board created by Facebook is reviewing the decision by the leading social network.

Former US president Donald Trump will be allowed back on YouTube but only when the threat of his inciting violence abates, the head of the popular online video sharing platform said Thursday.

Former US president Donald Trump will be allowed back on YouTube but only when the threat of his inciting violence abates, the head of the popular online video sharing platform said Thursday. YouTube in late January suspended Trump's channel, joining other social media platforms in banning his accounts following the deadly January 6 Capitol riot. "We will lift the suspension of the Donald Trump channel when we determine that the risk of violence has decreased," YouTube chief Susan Wojcicki said during a streamed Atlantic Council interview. "Given just the warnings by the Capitol Police yesterday about a potential attack today, I think it is pretty clear that that elevated violence risk still remains." Wojcicki said that when the Trump channel is reinstated, it will remain subject to the same "three strike" system as everyone else at YouTube. Uploading videos that break YouTube rules such as those against inciting violence or falsely attacking election integrity would earn the channel more strikes and suspensions. Channels that get three strikes within a 90-day period are removed from YouTube, Wojcicki noted. "This was the first strike," she said of the Trump channel. "We have applied strikes to over world leaders; (Jair) Bolsonaro in Brazil for Covid-19 misinformation, channels taken down now in Myanmar." Factors considered when assessing when it is safe to allow Trump back on YouTube will include online rhetoric along with concerns expressed by police departments and government agencies regarding risks of politically fueled violence, according to Wojcicki. She felt it important to hold world leaders to the same standards as everyone else on YouTube, reasoning that it is "a very dangerous path to say some people have a free pass" when it comes to breaking content rules. The Google-owned firm has faced criticism over its slow response following the violence in Washington, as well as the proliferation of conspiracy theories on the platform. Trump has been banned from other online platforms including Twitter and Facebook. An independent board created by Facebook is reviewing the decision by the leading social network.

Trump to be allowed back on YouTube when 'risk of violence' falls

YouTube chief said on Thursday that former US president Donald Trump will be allowed back on the video-sharing platform once the "risk of violence" has reduced.&nbsp;

Trump's channel was suspended from YouTube in late January when social media platforms including Twitter and Facebook took similar action in the wake of the assault on the US Capitol on January 6.&nbsp;

"We will lift the suspension of the Donald Trump channel when we determine that the risk of violence has decreased," YouTube chief Susan Wojcicki said.&nbsp;

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"Given just the warnings by the Capitol Police yesterday about a potential attack today, I think it is pretty clear that that elevated violence risk still remains," Wojcicki said in a streamed Atlantic Council interview.&nbsp;

She also added that once Trump's account on YouTube is reinstated, it needs to follow the "three strike" rule as is applicable for everyone else for uploading videos on the platform.

Uploading videos that violate YouTube's rules such as inciting violence and falsely questioning election integrity would lead to strikes and suspensions.

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The YouTube chief said that channels with three strikes within 90 days will be taken down from the platform.&nbsp;

"We have applied strikes to over world leaders; (Jair) Bolsonaro in Brazil for Covid-19 misinformation, channels taken down now in Myanmar," she said.&nbsp;

YouTube chief said on Thursday that former US president Donald Trump will be allowed back on the video-sharing platform once the "risk of violence" has reduced. Trump's channel was suspended from YouTube in late January when social media platforms including Twitter and Facebook took similar action in the wake of the assault on the US Capitol on January 6.

YouTube chief said on Thursday that former US president Donald Trump will be allowed back on the video-sharing platform once the "risk of violence" has reduced. Trump's channel was suspended from YouTube in late January when social media platforms including Twitter and Facebook took similar action in the wake of the assault on the US Capitol on January 6. "We will lift the suspension of the Donald Trump channel when we determine that the risk of violence has decreased," YouTube chief Susan Wojcicki said. Watch | "Given just the warnings by the Capitol Police yesterday about a potential attack today, I think it is pretty clear that that elevated violence risk still remains," Wojcicki said in a streamed Atlantic Council interview. She also added that once Trump's account on YouTube is reinstated, it needs to follow the "three strike" rule as is applicable for everyone else for uploading videos on the platform. Uploading videos that violate YouTube's rules such as inciting violence and falsely questioning election integrity would lead to strikes and suspensions. Also read | YouTube Shorts getting 3.5 billion daily views in India The YouTube chief said that channels with three strikes within 90 days will be taken down from the platform. "We have applied strikes to over world leaders; (Jair) Bolsonaro in Brazil for Covid-19 misinformation, channels taken down now in Myanmar," she said.

Donald Trump's account will be back on YouTube once 'risk of violence' reduces

Alphabet Inc's&nbsp;YouTube&nbsp;has removed five channels of Myanmar's military-run television networks hosted on its platform in the wake of the coup in the Southeast Asian country.

"We have terminated a number of channels and removed several videos from&nbsp;YouTube&nbsp;in accordance with our community guidelines and applicable laws," a&nbsp;YouTube&nbsp;spokeswoman said in a statement in response to a Reuters question.

The channels taken down include the state network, MRTV, (Myanma Radio and Television) as well as the military-owned Myawaddy Media, MWD Variety and MWD Myanmar,&nbsp;YouTube&nbsp;said.

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Their removal comes during the bloodiest week so far of anti-coup protests, with 38 people killed on Wednesday, according to the United Nations, as security forces tried to crush rallies and used live rounds in some areas.

The army seized power on February&nbsp;1, alleging mass fraud in the November election won by Aung San Suu Kyi's government. The election commission said the vote was fair, but the military has used media to make its case and justify the takeover.

MRTV pages were banned by Facebook in February, while it had previously barred Myawaddy in 2018 when it banned army chief Min Aung Hlaing - now the military ruler - and more than a dozen other senior officers and organisations on the platform.

Facebook has now banned all pages linked to Myanmar’s army and was itself banned by the junta in February.

Other social media platforms are also grappling with how to moderate military content and proliferation of hate speech and misinformation in Myanmar.

Reuters reported on Thursday that Myanmar soldiers and police were using TikTok to deliver death threats to protesters.

Researchers have said that after the Facebook ban the military was trying to build its presence on other platforms.

YouTube&nbsp;had faced criticism from researchers and civil society groups for a comparatively hands-off approach during Myanmar's November&nbsp;8 vote.

A Reuters review found dozens of channels hosted on&nbsp;YouTube&nbsp;that had promoted election misinformation while posing either as news outlets or political programmes.

Google said in December it had terminated 34&nbsp;YouTube&nbsp;channels following an investigation into coordinated influence operations linked to Myanmar.

Alphabet Inc's YouTube has removed five channels of Myanmar's military-run television networks hosted on its platform in the wake of the coup in the Southeast Asian country.

Alphabet Inc's YouTube has removed five channels of Myanmar's military-run television networks hosted on its platform in the wake of the coup in the Southeast Asian country. "We have terminated a number of channels and removed several videos from YouTube in accordance with our community guidelines and applicable laws," a YouTube spokeswoman said in a statement in response to a Reuters question. The channels taken down include the state network, MRTV, (Myanma Radio and Television) as well as the military-owned Myawaddy Media, MWD Variety and MWD Myanmar, YouTube said. Their removal comes during the bloodiest week so far of anti-coup protests, with 38 people killed on Wednesday, according to the United Nations, as security forces tried to crush rallies and used live rounds in some areas. The army seized power on February 1, alleging mass fraud in the November election won by Aung San Suu Kyi's government. The election commission said the vote was fair, but the military has used media to make its case and justify the takeover. MRTV pages were banned by Facebook in February, while it had previously barred Myawaddy in 2018 when it banned army chief Min Aung Hlaing - now the military ruler - and more than a dozen other senior officers and organisations on the platform. Facebook has now banned all pages linked to Myanmar’s army and was itself banned by the junta in February. Other social media platforms are also grappling with how to moderate military content and proliferation of hate speech and misinformation in Myanmar. Reuters reported on Thursday that Myanmar soldiers and police were using TikTok to deliver death threats to protesters. Researchers have said that after the Facebook ban the military was trying to build its presence on other platforms. YouTube had faced criticism from researchers and civil society groups for a comparatively hands-off approach during Myanmar's November 8 vote. A Reuters review found dozens of channels hosted on YouTube that had promoted election misinformation while posing either as news outlets or political programmes. Google said in December it had terminated 34 YouTube channels following an investigation into coordinated influence operations linked to Myanmar.

YouTube removes five Myanmar TV channels from platform

YouTube on Wednesday announced that it will allow tweens or young teens to open their accounts within guidelines set by their parents to restrict inappropriate content.&nbsp;

"We’ve heard from parents and older children that tweens and teens have different needs, which weren’t being fully met by our products," YouTube's kids and family product management director James Beser was quoted as saying by news agency AFP.&nbsp;

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"We are announcing a new choice for parents who have decided their tweens and teens are ready to explore YouTube with a supervised account."

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Beser said that an early version of such accounts will be released in the coming months and will allow parents to use their google accounts to give their children access to YouTube with content and feature constraints.&nbsp;

The service will have an "explore" option for parental control settings that will have videos considered appropriate for children aged nine and older, for instance, tutorials, gaming videos, music clips, educational and news content.&nbsp;

A second setting will let children see videos that are suitable for people aged 13 and older and will include live streams.&nbsp;

For the majority of the content on the platform, a "most of YouTube" setting will be there, which will block only age-restricted or sensitive topics that are only suitable for adults.&nbsp;

The YouTube official said that the new service is "designed for parents" who want to give their children access to the platform, but with "limits".&nbsp;

"We will use a mix of user input, machine learning and human review to determine which videos are included," Beser said.

"We know that our systems will make mistakes and will continue to evolve over time."

 
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YouTube on Wednesday announced that it will allow tweens or young teens to open their accounts within guidelines set by their parents to restrict inappropriate content.

YouTube on Wednesday announced that it will allow tweens or young teens to open their accounts within guidelines set by their parents to restrict inappropriate content. "We’ve heard from parents and older children that tweens and teens have different needs, which weren’t being fully met by our products," YouTube's kids and family product management director James Beser was quoted as saying by news agency AFP. Watch | "We are announcing a new choice for parents who have decided their tweens and teens are ready to explore YouTube with a supervised account." Also read | Youtube suspends Donald Trump from platform indefinitely Beser said that an early version of such accounts will be released in the coming months and will allow parents to use their google accounts to give their children access to YouTube with content and feature constraints. The service will have an "explore" option for parental control settings that will have videos considered appropriate for children aged nine and older, for instance, tutorials, gaming videos, music clips, educational and news content. A second setting will let children see videos that are suitable for people aged 13 and older and will include live streams. For the majority of the content on the platform, a "most of YouTube" setting will be there, which will block only age-restricted or sensitive topics that are only suitable for adults. The YouTube official said that the new service is "designed for parents" who want to give their children access to the platform, but with "limits". "We will use a mix of user input, machine learning and human review to determine which videos are included," Beser said. "We know that our systems will make mistakes and will continue to evolve over time."

YouTube brings 'tweens-only' accounts with parental controls

Youtube on Tuesday blocked Punjabi songs on farmer protest after legal complaint from central government. Prominent among the songs is the one by famous Punjabi singer Kanwar Grewal titled `Ailaan`. The song had over 60 lakh views.&nbsp;

The original video now has a notification saying, "This content is not available on this country domain due to a legal complaint from the government".

"We comply with valid legal requests from authorities wherever possible, consistent with our longstanding policy and act quickly to remove identified content," said a Youtube Spokesperson.

Fans of the singer posted the music video on various other Youtube channels and could still be accessed.

According to media reports, another video by artist Himmat Sandhu titled `Asi vaddange` which had 1.3 crore views has also been blocked on the platform.

Several Punjabi celebrities and singers have come out in support of farmers, as the government toughens its stand on malicious and inflammatory accounts, posts and videos.

The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has sent three notices to Twitter, the latest one asking the company to block 1,178 accounts believed to be linked to Khalistan sympathisers and those backed by Pakistan.

In another notice, MeitY had asked Twitter to block 257 accounts using the #ModiPlanningFarmerGenocide hashtag amid the farmers` protest, under Section 69A of the IT Act.

(With IANS inputs)

Youtube on Tuesday blocked Punjabi songs on farmer protest after legal complaint from central government. Prominent among the songs is the one by famous Punjabi singer Kanwar Grewal titled `Ailaan`.

Youtube on Tuesday blocked Punjabi songs on farmer protest after legal complaint from central government. Prominent among the songs is the one by famous Punjabi singer Kanwar Grewal titled `Ailaan`. The song had over 60 lakh views. The original video now has a notification saying, "This content is not available on this country domain due to a legal complaint from the government". "We comply with valid legal requests from authorities wherever possible, consistent with our longstanding policy and act quickly to remove identified content," said a Youtube Spokesperson. Fans of the singer posted the music video on various other Youtube channels and could still be accessed. According to media reports, another video by artist Himmat Sandhu titled `Asi vaddange` which had 1.3 crore views has also been blocked on the platform. Several Punjabi celebrities and singers have come out in support of farmers, as the government toughens its stand on malicious and inflammatory accounts, posts and videos. The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has sent three notices to Twitter, the latest one asking the company to block 1,178 accounts believed to be linked to Khalistan sympathisers and those backed by Pakistan. In another notice, MeitY had asked Twitter to block 257 accounts using the #ModiPlanningFarmerGenocide hashtag amid the farmers` protest, under Section 69A of the IT Act. (With IANS inputs)

YouTube blocks Punjabi songs on 'farmer protest' after government's legal complaint

Private social audio app&nbsp;Clubhouse&nbsp;is attracting masses of new users from mainland China, where the US&nbsp;app remains uncensored by authorities despite flourishing discussions on rights, national identity and other sensitive topics.

Clubhouse&nbsp;built a following among venture capitalists and startup founders gossiping in its audio-only chatrooms following its launch last March as the COVID-19 pandemic spread around the world.

Western social media apps including Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are banned in China, where the local internet is tightly censored to weed out content that could undermine the ruling communist party.

The&nbsp;Clubhouse&nbsp;app, launched in early 2020, saw explosive growth in user numbers earlier this month after Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev held a surprise discussion on the platform.

Its chat rooms are only accessible via invites from current members, and as of Sunday, invites to the platform were selling for between 50-400 yuan ($7.73 - $69.59) on popular Chinese e-commerce sites.

Reuters directly observed several Chinese-language 'club' conversations where thousands of users listened to wide-ranging audio discussions covering topics including Xinjiang detention camps, Taiwan independence and Hong Kong's National Security Law.

China's cyber authorities have become increasingly strict in recent years, widening the scope of apps, media outlets and social media sites banned in the country.

While&nbsp;Clubhouse&nbsp;remains uncensored, it is only available on iOS devices and is unavailable in the local Apple app store, both major barriers for its widespread use in China.

Mainland Chinese users can access the app by modifying the location of their app store.

It's unclear why the app remains unblocked in China, though some foreign social sites with small Chinese followings manage to operate under the radar of censors, including 8kun, a central hub for QAnon followers.

In one club chat centred on Hong Kong politics, activists, journalists and artists discussed former US&nbsp;president Trump and his support base in the former colony.

Another popular Chinese language club on the site as of Saturday involved a rare open exchange between netizens in mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong over heightened political tensions in the region.

The discussion became a hot topic on China's own Twitter-like social media site Weibo on Saturday.

"I don't know how long this environment can last", said one user in a popular Weibo post that was liked over 65,000 times. "But I will definitely remember this moment in Internet history."

Private social audio app Clubhouse is attracting masses of new users from mainland China, where the US app remains uncensored by authorities despite flourishing discussions on rights, national identity and other sensitive topics.

Private social audio app Clubhouse is attracting masses of new users from mainland China, where the US app remains uncensored by authorities despite flourishing discussions on rights, national identity and other sensitive topics. Clubhouse built a following among venture capitalists and startup founders gossiping in its audio-only chatrooms following its launch last March as the COVID-19 pandemic spread around the world. Western social media apps including Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are banned in China, where the local internet is tightly censored to weed out content that could undermine the ruling communist party. The Clubhouse app, launched in early 2020, saw explosive growth in user numbers earlier this month after Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev held a surprise discussion on the platform. Its chat rooms are only accessible via invites from current members, and as of Sunday, invites to the platform were selling for between 50-400 yuan ($7.73 - $69.59) on popular Chinese e-commerce sites. Reuters directly observed several Chinese-language 'club' conversations where thousands of users listened to wide-ranging audio discussions covering topics including Xinjiang detention camps, Taiwan independence and Hong Kong's National Security Law. China's cyber authorities have become increasingly strict in recent years, widening the scope of apps, media outlets and social media sites banned in the country. While Clubhouse remains uncensored, it is only available on iOS devices and is unavailable in the local Apple app store, both major barriers for its widespread use in China. Mainland Chinese users can access the app by modifying the location of their app store. It's unclear why the app remains unblocked in China, though some foreign social sites with small Chinese followings manage to operate under the radar of censors, including 8kun, a central hub for QAnon followers. In one club chat centred on Hong Kong politics, activists, journalists and artists discussed former US president Trump and his support base in the former colony. Another popular Chinese language club on the site as of Saturday involved a rare open exchange between netizens in mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong over heightened political tensions in the region. The discussion became a hot topic on China's own Twitter-like social media site Weibo on Saturday. "I don't know how long this environment can last", said one user in a popular Weibo post that was liked over 65,000 times. "But I will definitely remember this moment in Internet history."

Chinese users flocking to US chat app Clubhouse to evade censors

Youtube on Wednesday said that it was banning former US President Donald Trump from the video-sharing platform indefinitely. This is another blow to the former Commander-in-Chief after numerous social media platforms banished him. Youtube's decision has come a week after it confirmed that it would extend ban on Trump's channel.

"In light of concerns about the ongoing potential for violence, the Donald J Trump channel will remain suspended," a YouTube spokesperson told Politico.

The Google-owned firm has faced some criticism over its slow response following the violence in Washington, as well as the proliferation of conspiracy theories on the platform.

Youtube also said that it will stop Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani from monetizing his content on the platform. Giuliani's account would be barred from the Partner Program -- &nbsp;which allows creators to make money off their videos

The 76-year-old has posted videos titled "The Biden Crime Family's Payoff Scheme" and "Election Theft of the Century" to his channel, which has around 600,000 subscribers.

Number of social media platforms including Twitter have taken action against Trump after the January 6 Capitol Hill violence. Donald Trump was under fire for his tweets throughout his presidency but the criticism and condemnation grew louder after Capitol Hill attack. On January 6, Trump addressed his supporters and asked them to 'march' on the Capitol Building in which the legislature was gathered to certify the President-elect Joe Biden' victory in US Presidential election 2020.

The violence at the Capitol Hill kickstarted an impeachment process that ended with Donald Trump being the only US President ever to be impeached twice.

(With AFP inputs)

Youtube on Wednesday said that it was banning former US President Donald Trump from the video-sharing platform indefinitely. This is another blow to the former Commander-in-Chief after numerous social media platforms banished him.

Youtube on Wednesday said that it was banning former US President Donald Trump from the video-sharing platform indefinitely. This is another blow to the former Commander-in-Chief after numerous social media platforms banished him. Youtube's decision has come a week after it confirmed that it would extend ban on Trump's channel. "In light of concerns about the ongoing potential for violence, the Donald J Trump channel will remain suspended," a YouTube spokesperson told Politico. The Google-owned firm has faced some criticism over its slow response following the violence in Washington, as well as the proliferation of conspiracy theories on the platform. Youtube also said that it will stop Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani from monetizing his content on the platform. Giuliani's account would be barred from the Partner Program -- which allows creators to make money off their videos The 76-year-old has posted videos titled "The Biden Crime Family's Payoff Scheme" and "Election Theft of the Century" to his channel, which has around 600,000 subscribers. Number of social media platforms including Twitter have taken action against Trump after the January 6 Capitol Hill violence. Donald Trump was under fire for his tweets throughout his presidency but the criticism and condemnation grew louder after Capitol Hill attack. On January 6, Trump addressed his supporters and asked them to 'march' on the Capitol Building in which the legislature was gathered to certify the President-elect Joe Biden' victory in US Presidential election 2020. The violence at the Capitol Hill kickstarted an impeachment process that ended with Donald Trump being the only US President ever to be impeached twice. (With AFP inputs)

Youtube suspends Donald Trump from platform indefinitely

YouTube Shorts launched in September 2020 and after around five months, it's now receiving 3.5 billion daily views.

The 60-second vertical format shares similarities with TikTok videos and other popular types of short-form content.

The first official figure for YouTube Shorts was disclosed by YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki in a blog post detailing the company’s plans for 2021.

"So far, videos in our new Shorts player - which helps people around the world watch short videos on YouTube - are receiving an impressive 3.5 billion daily views!" she said.

"We're looking forward to expanding Shorts to more markets this year."

YouTube, a subsidiary of Google, unveiled Shorts in mid-September, describing the videos as "a new way to express yourself in 15 seconds or less."

(With inputs from agencies)

YouTube Shorts launched in September 2020 and after around five months, it's now receiving 3.5 billion daily views. The 60-second vertical format shares similarities with TikTok videos and other popular types of short-form content.

YouTube Shorts launched in September 2020 and after around five months, it's now receiving 3.5 billion daily views. The 60-second vertical format shares similarities with TikTok videos and other popular types of short-form content. The first official figure for YouTube Shorts was disclosed by YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki in a blog post detailing the company’s plans for 2021. "So far, videos in our new Shorts player - which helps people around the world watch short videos on YouTube - are receiving an impressive 3.5 billion daily views!" she said. "We're looking forward to expanding Shorts to more markets this year." YouTube, a subsidiary of Google, unveiled Shorts in mid-September, describing the videos as "a new way to express yourself in 15 seconds or less." (With inputs from agencies)

YouTube Shorts getting 3.5 billion daily views in India

Youtube on Tuesday suspended current US President Donald Trump's channel for violation of policies designed against incitement to violence. This is latest in series of actions social media platforms are taking against Trump whose supporters attacked Capitol Building just after his address to them. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram have already suspended Trump's accounts.

Now as per Youtube's action, new videos cannot be uploaded on Trump's channel. Upload of videos and livestreaming will be blocked for seven days. Youtube has said in a statement that the ban may be extended.

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Supporters of Trump stormed the US&nbsp;Capitol on Wednesday, trying to halt the certification by Congress of President-elect Joe Biden's election win. Trump, who has challenged the validity of Biden's victory without producing evidence, initially praised his supporters but later condemned the violence.

Lawmakers were forced to flee as the building was mobbed by protesters who overwhelmed security forces. Five people died in the violence, including one Capitol Police officer.

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After the incident, Twitter and Facebook removed Trump's accounts and have been eliminating content supporting last week's assault, while Amazon.com Inc suspended Parler, a social media platform favored by many supporters of Trump, from its web hosting service.

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Youtube on Tuesday suspended current US President Donald Trump's channel for violation of policies designed against incitement to violence. This is latest in series of actions social media platforms are taking against Trump whose supporters attacked Capitol Building just after his address to them.

Youtube on Tuesday suspended current US President Donald Trump's channel for violation of policies designed against incitement to violence. This is latest in series of actions social media platforms are taking against Trump whose supporters attacked Capitol Building just after his address to them. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram have already suspended Trump's accounts. Now as per Youtube's action, new videos cannot be uploaded on Trump's channel. Upload of videos and livestreaming will be blocked for seven days. Youtube has said in a statement that the ban may be extended. × Supporters of Trump stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday, trying to halt the certification by Congress of President-elect Joe Biden's election win. Trump, who has challenged the validity of Biden's victory without producing evidence, initially praised his supporters but later condemned the violence. Lawmakers were forced to flee as the building was mobbed by protesters who overwhelmed security forces. Five people died in the violence, including one Capitol Police officer. Also Read | Mike Pence rejects invoking 25th Amendment as Democrats move to impeach Trump After the incident, Twitter and Facebook removed Trump's accounts and have been eliminating content supporting last week's assault, while Amazon.com Inc suspended Parler, a social media platform favored by many supporters of Trump, from its web hosting service. (With Reuters inputs)

YouTube suspends Trump's channel for violation of policy on violence incitement

YouTube has removed many videos posted by US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump </a>on his channel which spread misinformation over election fraud and warned that in the wake of violence in the US Capitol any account sharing three videos with false claims that are uploaded within 90 days will be permanently removed.&nbsp;

"Over the last month, we've removed thousands of videos which spread misinformation claiming widespread voter fraud changed the result of the 2020 election, including several videos that President Trump posted on Wednesday to his channel," Google in a statement said.&nbsp;

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"Due to the disturbing events that transpired on Wednesday, and given that the election results have been certified, any channel posting new videos with these false claims in violation of our policies will now receive a strike, a penalty which temporarily restricts uploading or live-streaming."&nbsp;

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"Channels that receive three strikes in the same 90-day period will be permanently removed from YouTube."

Following the violence and ruckus seen at the US Capitol, earlier social media giants Twitter and Facebook on Thursday suspended Trump's accounts.&nbsp;

The US president was barred from sharing any post on Facebook or its photo/ video-sharing platform Instagram service for 24 hours, saying his messages were encouraging violence.

 
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YouTube has removed many videos posted by US President Donald Trump on his channel which spread misinformation over election fraud and warned that in the wake of violence in the US Capitol any account sharing three videos with false claims that are uploaded within 90 days will be permanently removed.

YouTube has removed many videos posted by US President Donald Trump on his channel which spread misinformation over election fraud and warned that in the wake of violence in the US Capitol any account sharing three videos with false claims that are uploaded within 90 days will be permanently removed. "Over the last month, we've removed thousands of videos which spread misinformation claiming widespread voter fraud changed the result of the 2020 election, including several videos that President Trump posted on Wednesday to his channel," Google in a statement said. Watch | "Due to the disturbing events that transpired on Wednesday, and given that the election results have been certified, any channel posting new videos with these false claims in violation of our policies will now receive a strike, a penalty which temporarily restricts uploading or live-streaming." Also read | Trump presidency set for an 'ugly ending', says former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi "Channels that receive three strikes in the same 90-day period will be permanently removed from YouTube." Following the violence and ruckus seen at the US Capitol, earlier social media giants Twitter and Facebook on Thursday suspended Trump's accounts. The US president was barred from sharing any post on Facebook or its photo/ video-sharing platform Instagram service for 24 hours, saying his messages were encouraging violence.

YouTube removes thousands of videos posted from Donald Trump's channel

Digital stars: Meet the highest paid YouTubers of 2020!

The highest-paid YouTuber of the year is a nine-year-old boy - Ryan Kaji, who made nearly $30 million in a year by making unboxing videos of toys.

The ambitious kid also reviewed toys and games on his YouTube channel, making him the highest-paid YouTuber in 2020.

Kaji is from Texas, US, and earned $29.5 million from making videos on his YouTube channel called “Ryan’s World”. In addition, he earned $200 million from clothes with his branding. He also got into a deal with Marks and Spencer pyjamas, which brought more fortune for the kid.

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That’s not it! The kid has also reportedly signed a multimillion deal with Nickelodeon for his own television series.

Known as a “child influencer” on the internet, Kaji first made YouTube videos in March 2015 when he saw other kids his age making unboxing and review videos on the platform. According to The Guardian, his first reaction to that was - “How come I’m not on Youtube when all the other kids are?”

The intensity of his fame has changed his family in ways more than one, for they dropped their real surname Guan and kept Kaji - his on-screen surname. Together, they now run 9 YouTube channels.

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But the most popular channel remains “Ryan’s World” - with 41.7 million subscribers and 12.2 billion views.

One of Kaji’s videos - “Huge Eggs Surprise Toys Challenge” has been watched so many times that it is on the top 60 most watched videos on the platform ever, with over 2 billion views.

But the Kaji family has hit a roadblock, for the US Federal Trade Commission is investigating allegations of improperly disclosed sponsors for videos.

The highest-paid YouTuber of the year is a nine-year-old boy - Ryan Kaji, who made nearly $30 million in a year by making unboxing videos of toys. The ambitious kid also reviewed toys and games on his YouTube channel, making him the highest-paid YouTuber in 2020.

The highest-paid YouTuber of the year is a nine-year-old boy - Ryan Kaji, who made nearly $30 million in a year by making unboxing videos of toys. The ambitious kid also reviewed toys and games on his YouTube channel, making him the highest-paid YouTuber in 2020. Kaji is from Texas, US, and earned $29.5 million from making videos on his YouTube channel called “Ryan’s World”. In addition, he earned $200 million from clothes with his branding. He also got into a deal with Marks and Spencer pyjamas, which brought more fortune for the kid. Also read: YouTube faces complaints of lax approach on overseas election misinformation That’s not it! The kid has also reportedly signed a multimillion deal with Nickelodeon for his own television series. Known as a “child influencer” on the internet, Kaji first made YouTube videos in March 2015 when he saw other kids his age making unboxing and review videos on the platform. According to The Guardian, his first reaction to that was - “How come I’m not on Youtube when all the other kids are?” The intensity of his fame has changed his family in ways more than one, for they dropped their real surname Guan and kept Kaji - his on-screen surname. Together, they now run 9 YouTube channels. Also read: Now watch Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' at home on YouTube but there's a catch But the most popular channel remains “Ryan’s World” - with 41.7 million subscribers and 12.2 billion views. One of Kaji’s videos - “Huge Eggs Surprise Toys Challenge” has been watched so many times that it is on the top 60 most watched videos on the platform ever, with over 2 billion views. But the Kaji family has hit a roadblock, for the US Federal Trade Commission is investigating allegations of improperly disclosed sponsors for videos.

Highest-paid YouTuber of 2020 is a nine-year-old!

An&nbsp;animal welfare charity has asked the video-streaming website YouTube to remove all videos that promote animal cruelty and abuse.

The charity,&nbsp;Lady Freethinker, conducted an independent investigation for three months and found nearly&nbsp;2,053 videos in which animals have been deliberately harmed for entertainment. The animals in these videos can also be seen to be under&nbsp;severe psychological distress, physical pain or have been killed, as per the charity.

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As per the investigation, in these videos, humans have made animals fight or tortured in cold blood for their own entertainment. Animals have also been hunted using cruel ways, and in some cases, the animals can also be seen being eaten alive solely for entertainment purposes.

Videos like these have been spotted on at least 150 channels which have more than 1.2 billion views. The charity claims these videos are in violation of YouTube's community guidelines. "YouTube must do a better job at monitoring and removing all videos that violate its terms and standards, alerting local law enforcement to illegal content, and holding channels accountable for their actions with suspensions and terminations," said Nina Jackel, founder and president of Lady Freethinker.

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The investigators also found 17 videos which show fake animal rescue missions which have been planned by the creators. In such videos, animals such as cats are put in life-threatening situations, such as in front of a snake, and then human intervention is seen at the last moment, hailing them as rescuers.

YouTube has appreciated the efforts taken by the charity and has assured a detailed investigation into this matter. The tech giant claims to have removed&nbsp;185 of the 2,053 videos spotted by the charity. The company has asked for more details from the charity, after which an investigation will be launched into the matter and appropriate steps will be taken as soon as possible, YouTube claimed.

"YouTube’s community guidelines prohibit any violent or gory content intended to shock or disgust viewers, including the unnecessary infliction of harm on animals. We routinely remove videos and comments flagged by our community that violate those policies, and in many cases we terminate the accounts of users who violate our guidelines," a spokesperson for YouTube said.

An animal welfare charity has asked the video-streaming website YouTube to remove all videos that promote animal cruelty and abuse. The charity, Lady Freethinker, conducted an independent investigation for three months and found nearly 2,053 videos in which animals have been deliberately harmed for entertainment.

An animal welfare charity has asked the video-streaming website YouTube to remove all videos that promote animal cruelty and abuse. The charity, Lady Freethinker, conducted an independent investigation for three months and found nearly 2,053 videos in which animals have been deliberately harmed for entertainment. The animals in these videos can also be seen to be under severe psychological distress, physical pain or have been killed, as per the charity. Also read| YouTube faces complaints of lax approach on overseas election misinformation As per the investigation, in these videos, humans have made animals fight or tortured in cold blood for their own entertainment. Animals have also been hunted using cruel ways, and in some cases, the animals can also be seen being eaten alive solely for entertainment purposes. Videos like these have been spotted on at least 150 channels which have more than 1.2 billion views. The charity claims these videos are in violation of YouTube's community guidelines. "YouTube must do a better job at monitoring and removing all videos that violate its terms and standards, alerting local law enforcement to illegal content, and holding channels accountable for their actions with suspensions and terminations," said Nina Jackel, founder and president of Lady Freethinker. Also read| YouTube introduces new feature to warn users before they post toxic comments The investigators also found 17 videos which show fake animal rescue missions which have been planned by the creators. In such videos, animals such as cats are put in life-threatening situations, such as in front of a snake, and then human intervention is seen at the last moment, hailing them as rescuers. YouTube has appreciated the efforts taken by the charity and has assured a detailed investigation into this matter. The tech giant claims to have removed 185 of the 2,053 videos spotted by the charity. The company has asked for more details from the charity, after which an investigation will be launched into the matter and appropriate steps will be taken as soon as possible, YouTube claimed. "YouTube’s community guidelines prohibit any violent or gory content intended to shock or disgust viewers, including the unnecessary infliction of harm on animals. We routinely remove videos and comments flagged by our community that violate those policies, and in many cases we terminate the accounts of users who violate our guidelines," a spokesperson for YouTube said.

Charities urge YouTube to remove animal-cruelty videos

After facing heavy criticism for not doing enough to stem misinformation ahead of the U.S. presidential election, YouTube announced last week it would remove videos that alleged fraud had changed the outcome of the contest.

But half a world away in Myanmar, which held a general election just five days after the U.S. vote and faced a tidal wave of online misinformation including unfounded claims of voter fraud, the new rules do not apply.

Social media researchers and civil society groups in Myanmar say the uneven standard is emblematic of YouTube`s comparatively hands-off approach to election misinformation globally at a time when rival Facebook is taking a more aggressive country-by-country measures.

"It looks like 2020 might be YouTube`s equivalent of Facebook`s 2016, holding on to hope that a universal approach might work, even when it`s clear that it`s not going to be the case," said Evelyn Douek, a Harvard Law School lecturer who researches online speech.

Experts, including Douek, warn that this issue will only escalate for Alphabet`s YouTube in other elections worldwide, until it creates policies that account for its role for potentially volatile situations.

"With other platforms, there`s at least starting to be a recognition that universal rules just aren`t going to cut it. For the U.S and Myanmar elections, Facebook tried to learn from the criticisms it received and roll out distinctive policies," she told Reuters.

YouTube did not respond to those criticisms but said it consistently enforced its guidelines and had deleted more than 1.8 million channels for policy violations in the third quarter of 2020, including more than 54,000 for hate speech.

Facebook, which faced accusations that it helped incite genocide in Myanmar in 2017, launched an unusual Myanmar-only civic misinformation policy ahead of the recent election, allowing it to remove false claims that could lead to voter suppression or otherwise damage the electoral process.

The temporary policy, a first for Facebook on election misinformation, followed previous Sri Lanka-specific measures on curbing misinformation that could lead to violence that was eventually expanded worldwide.

The company also built partnerships with civil society organisations in Myanmar, who say that the platform`s performance during the election, while imperfect, improved.

Alphabet`s YouTube, by contrast, chose a light-touch approach and only appeared to block false election claims that people complained about, or if the material otherwise violated its broader guidelines on hate speech and harassment, researchers said.

"When it comes to hate speech and disinformation in Myanmar, YouTube is the new frontier," said Victoire Rio, an adviser at the Myanmar Tech Accountability Network (MTAN), a consortium of civil society organisations that study risks on social media.

Rio told Reuters the video-sharing site was unprepared and didn`t make the investments needed to mitigate risk in Myanmar, calling for it to do a human rights impact assessment.

Rio and fact-checking organisations say purveyors of misinformation joined YouTube in large numbers in 2020, as video streaming usage skyrocketed thanks to cheaper data plans, with more than half of Myanmar`s population now online.

A review by Reuters found more than a dozen recently created YouTube channels that promoted Myanmar election-related misinformation while posing either as news outlets or political programmes. Myanmar fact-checking organisations say hundreds of such channels appeared in 2020.

The reach of those channels varied, with the popular ones accumulating millions of views, far more than most accredited media. A November video falsely stating the ruling party had already picked a new president had more than 350,000 views.

Half of the channels had their corresponding Facebook pages deleted by Facebook for content rules violations in the last two months. But YouTube links from the same banned creators were still widely shared on Facebook.

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YouTube states in its guidelines that it removes political misinformation only when it pertains specifically to false claims about a voting process, or if it violates other rules.

"Our Community Guidelines prohibit spam, scams, or other manipulated media, coordinated influence operations, and any content that seeks to incite violence," a YouTube spokeswoman told Reuters.

She said YouTube had "terminated" a number of channels for violating its hate speech and harassment policies, but did not comment on whether the platform had a Burmese-language team or a local “Trusted Flaggers” programme that allows recognised groups to flag problematic content.

YouTube has argued in blog posts that it also reduces the spread of misinformation by pushing people to authoritative sources.

But democracy advocates say that is not enough.

A recent YouTube search for the word "fraud" in the Burmese language revealed as the third result a channel full of videos that allege, without evidence, that the ruling party committed fraud in the Myanmar election.

Other searches for election related terms showed other channels containing political misinformation in top results.

Yatanar Htun, a director of the Myanmar ICT for Development Organization (MIDO), which monitors online hate speech, told Reuters that YouTube videos had been used in fake emails to voters that spoofed emails from Myanmar authorities to allege fraud and foreign interference.

Facebook deleted the original page sharing the videos, but YouTube was slow to act, Yatanar Htun said.

YouTube took down one of the videos linked in the emails after it was asked for comment by Reuters and removed a channel for harassment. But another channel used to allege fraud remains on the site.

After facing heavy criticism for not doing enough to stem misinformation ahead of the U.S. presidential election, YouTube announced last week it would remove videos that alleged fraud had changed the outcome of the contest.

After facing heavy criticism for not doing enough to stem misinformation ahead of the U.S. presidential election, YouTube announced last week it would remove videos that alleged fraud had changed the outcome of the contest. But half a world away in Myanmar, which held a general election just five days after the U.S. vote and faced a tidal wave of online misinformation including unfounded claims of voter fraud, the new rules do not apply. Social media researchers and civil society groups in Myanmar say the uneven standard is emblematic of YouTube`s comparatively hands-off approach to election misinformation globally at a time when rival Facebook is taking a more aggressive country-by-country measures. "It looks like 2020 might be YouTube`s equivalent of Facebook`s 2016, holding on to hope that a universal approach might work, even when it`s clear that it`s not going to be the case," said Evelyn Douek, a Harvard Law School lecturer who researches online speech. Experts, including Douek, warn that this issue will only escalate for Alphabet`s YouTube in other elections worldwide, until it creates policies that account for its role for potentially volatile situations. "With other platforms, there`s at least starting to be a recognition that universal rules just aren`t going to cut it. For the U.S and Myanmar elections, Facebook tried to learn from the criticisms it received and roll out distinctive policies," she told Reuters. YouTube did not respond to those criticisms but said it consistently enforced its guidelines and had deleted more than 1.8 million channels for policy violations in the third quarter of 2020, including more than 54,000 for hate speech. Facebook, which faced accusations that it helped incite genocide in Myanmar in 2017, launched an unusual Myanmar-only civic misinformation policy ahead of the recent election, allowing it to remove false claims that could lead to voter suppression or otherwise damage the electoral process. The temporary policy, a first for Facebook on election misinformation, followed previous Sri Lanka-specific measures on curbing misinformation that could lead to violence that was eventually expanded worldwide. The company also built partnerships with civil society organisations in Myanmar, who say that the platform`s performance during the election, while imperfect, improved. Alphabet`s YouTube, by contrast, chose a light-touch approach and only appeared to block false election claims that people complained about, or if the material otherwise violated its broader guidelines on hate speech and harassment, researchers said. "When it comes to hate speech and disinformation in Myanmar, YouTube is the new frontier," said Victoire Rio, an adviser at the Myanmar Tech Accountability Network (MTAN), a consortium of civil society organisations that study risks on social media. Rio told Reuters the video-sharing site was unprepared and didn`t make the investments needed to mitigate risk in Myanmar, calling for it to do a human rights impact assessment. Rio and fact-checking organisations say purveyors of misinformation joined YouTube in large numbers in 2020, as video streaming usage skyrocketed thanks to cheaper data plans, with more than half of Myanmar`s population now online. A review by Reuters found more than a dozen recently created YouTube channels that promoted Myanmar election-related misinformation while posing either as news outlets or political programmes. Myanmar fact-checking organisations say hundreds of such channels appeared in 2020. The reach of those channels varied, with the popular ones accumulating millions of views, far more than most accredited media. A November video falsely stating the ruling party had already picked a new president had more than 350,000 views. Half of the channels had their corresponding Facebook pages deleted by Facebook for content rules violations in the last two months. But YouTube links from the same banned creators were still widely shared on Facebook. PROBLEMATIC CONTENT YouTube states in its guidelines that it removes political misinformation only when it pertains specifically to false claims about a voting process, or if it violates other rules. "Our Community Guidelines prohibit spam, scams, or other manipulated media, coordinated influence operations, and any content that seeks to incite violence," a YouTube spokeswoman told Reuters. She said YouTube had "terminated" a number of channels for violating its hate speech and harassment policies, but did not comment on whether the platform had a Burmese-language team or a local “Trusted Flaggers” programme that allows recognised groups to flag problematic content. YouTube has argued in blog posts that it also reduces the spread of misinformation by pushing people to authoritative sources. But democracy advocates say that is not enough. A recent YouTube search for the word "fraud" in the Burmese language revealed as the third result a channel full of videos that allege, without evidence, that the ruling party committed fraud in the Myanmar election. Other searches for election related terms showed other channels containing political misinformation in top results. Yatanar Htun, a director of the Myanmar ICT for Development Organization (MIDO), which monitors online hate speech, told Reuters that YouTube videos had been used in fake emails to voters that spoofed emails from Myanmar authorities to allege fraud and foreign interference. Facebook deleted the original page sharing the videos, but YouTube was slow to act, Yatanar Htun said. YouTube took down one of the videos linked in the emails after it was asked for comment by Reuters and removed a channel for harassment. But another channel used to allege fraud remains on the site.

YouTube faces complaints of lax approach on overseas election misinformation

Carry Minati is India's top content creator on Youtube India. The platform recently announced the top creators and videos of this year.

In the blog post announcing the awards, Google said, “2020 will go down in history, for turning out to be the exact opposite of the pithy symmetry it promised,”&nbsp;

“The YouTube creator community stepped in to answer the questions on all our minds — from haircuts to workouts to crisis cooking ideas to cultivating hobbies from scratch (gardening, anyone?) — helping with much-needed catharsis and a sense of being together, even when socially distanced,” the statement read further.

The top creators on the Google-owned video platform in India this year were CarryMinati, Total Gaming, Techno Gamerz, Jkk Entertainment and Ashish Chanchlani vines. Carry Minati, who made headlines in the social media after an infamous fight with the Tik-Tok stars, won the award for the said video. Known for his blunt commentary and in gaming circuit, Minati ruled the heart of the platform.

CarryMinati, Total Gaming and Techno Gamerz also topped YouTube India’s list of top breakout creators of the year.&nbsp;

The top 10 list also included creators such as Lokesh Gamer, Mythpat, Khan GS Research Centre, AiSh and Helping Gamer.

YouTube also revealed the list of top ten trending videos and music videos of the year, featuring Street Dancer 3D sings, 'Illegal Weapon 2.0' and 'Muqabala'. BB Ki Vines&nbsp;also made it to the list of the top video.&nbsp;

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Carry Minati is India's top content creator on Youtube India. The platform recently announced the top creators and videos of this year. In the blog post announcing the awards, Google said, “2020 will go down in history, for turning out to be the exact opposite of the pithy symmetry it promised,” “The YouTube creator community stepped in to answer the questions on all our minds — from haircuts to workouts to crisis cooking ideas to cultivating hobbies from scratch (gardening, anyone?

Carry Minati is India's top content creator on Youtube India. The platform recently announced the top creators and videos of this year. In the blog post announcing the awards, Google said, “2020 will go down in history, for turning out to be the exact opposite of the pithy symmetry it promised,” “The YouTube creator community stepped in to answer the questions on all our minds — from haircuts to workouts to crisis cooking ideas to cultivating hobbies from scratch (gardening, anyone?) — helping with much-needed catharsis and a sense of being together, even when socially distanced,” the statement read further. The top creators on the Google-owned video platform in India this year were CarryMinati, Total Gaming, Techno Gamerz, Jkk Entertainment and Ashish Chanchlani vines. Carry Minati, who made headlines in the social media after an infamous fight with the Tik-Tok stars, won the award for the said video. Known for his blunt commentary and in gaming circuit, Minati ruled the heart of the platform. CarryMinati, Total Gaming and Techno Gamerz also topped YouTube India’s list of top breakout creators of the year. The top 10 list also included creators such as Lokesh Gamer, Mythpat, Khan GS Research Centre, AiSh and Helping Gamer. YouTube also revealed the list of top ten trending videos and music videos of the year, featuring Street Dancer 3D sings, 'Illegal Weapon 2.0' and 'Muqabala'. BB Ki Vines also made it to the list of the top video.

Carry Minati, T-Series win spots as YouTube India announces top creators, videos of 2020

Several services of Google such as YouTube, Gmail and Google Drive have stopped working in several parts of the world, especially in India.

The news broke out a few minutes ago as several people took to Twitter to share the news. Several users complained about getting an error upon opening YouTube that read, "There was a problem with the server [503]".

Some users, however, revealed YouTube is still working in the incognito mode.&nbsp;

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Google Drive, Gmail, YouTube is down.
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Several users complained about the entire GSuite crashing down, with people sharing their experiences about their work calls getting disconnected mid-way.&nbsp;

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While many were tensed about having their workflow being interrupted, several Twitter users found this to be a perfect moment to come up with creative memes.

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— Steven Aldecua (@stevenaldecua4) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenaldecua4/status/1338458314364002304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 14, 2020</a></blockquote>
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Google has not issued a statement on the global crash yet.

Several services of Google such as YouTube, Gmail and Google Drive have stopped working in several parts of the world, especially in India. The news broke out a few minutes ago as several people took to Twitter to share the news.

Several services of Google such as YouTube, Gmail and Google Drive have stopped working in several parts of the world, especially in India. The news broke out a few minutes ago as several people took to Twitter to share the news. Several users complained about getting an error upon opening YouTube that read, "There was a problem with the server [503]". Some users, however, revealed YouTube is still working in the incognito mode. FYI: Google is facing downtime in India (confirmed). Google Drive, Gmail, YouTube is down. — NextBigWhat (@nextbigwhat) December 14, 2020 × Several users complained about the entire GSuite crashing down, with people sharing their experiences about their work calls getting disconnected mid-way. So the entire G suite has...crashed? — Kritika Narula (@KritikaTweeting) December 14, 2020 × While many were tensed about having their workflow being interrupted, several Twitter users found this to be a perfect moment to come up with creative memes. https://t.co/tqxb1X5CuO pic.twitter.com/sOYi7qihYc — Alok Sharma (@_aloksharma) December 14, 2020 × uhhhhhh what the hell @YouTube #YouTubeDOWN pic.twitter.com/Ps7XihnMmL — Steven Aldecua (@stevenaldecua4) December 14, 2020 × when you google why google is not working😂#google #googledown #youtube #youtubedown pic.twitter.com/VyP7xzmki7 — Matias (@Matias_cose) December 14, 2020 × Me while you tube is down #YouTubeDOWN pic.twitter.com/iOQ1fD4I0s — EKTA GAUR (@EKTAGAUR12) December 14, 2020 × Google has not issued a statement on the global crash yet.

Monday blues: Google Drive, Gmail, YouTube face downtime; Twitter reacts

YouTube on Wednesday announced plans to remove content which falsely alleges fraud in the 2020 US presidential elections, in which a ferocious competition between Donald Trump and Joe Biden is set to culminate in the latter’s victory.

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After Biden was announced the President-elect, Donald Trump’s team claimed fraud, and filed multiple lawsuits across different states, many of which have been dropped. His request for recounting was accepted in several others, and denied in others.

Regardless, it is now clear that Joe Biden is the rightfully elected president of the US starting end of January.

The announcement was made a day after “safe harbor” day, which is a deadline in accordance with US law wherein states are required to certify the results of the election.

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Even before the elections began, all content and social media sites have been under pressure to tackle false information on their websites. 
 
YouTube is owned by Google, which has taken a different approach than Facebook and Twitter, which have labelled misleading information clearly. Twitter has repeatedly labelled many of Trump’s tweets as misinformation or as carrying misleading information. 
 
In November, Democratic senators asked YouTube to start removing content with false or misleading information about the 2020 presidential elections, along with the Senate elections in Georgia.

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Reuters had earlier reported that many channels on youTube were profiting off false information about the elections, and by pushing the disproven claim of elections fraud.

On Wednesday, YouTube said that it had removed 8,000 channels and thousands of election-related videos that propelled false information. 
 
It added that over 70% of election related content on YouTube came from credible news sources.

YouTube on Wednesday announced plans to remove content which falsely alleges fraud in the 2020 US presidential elections, in which a ferocious competition between Donald Trump and Joe Biden is set to culminate in the latter’s victory.

YouTube on Wednesday announced plans to remove content which falsely alleges fraud in the 2020 US presidential elections, in which a ferocious competition between Donald Trump and Joe Biden is set to culminate in the latter’s victory. After Biden was announced the President-elect, Donald Trump’s team claimed fraud, and filed multiple lawsuits across different states, many of which have been dropped. His request for recounting was accepted in several others, and denied in others. Regardless, it is now clear that Joe Biden is the rightfully elected president of the US starting end of January. The announcement was made a day after “safe harbor” day, which is a deadline in accordance with US law wherein states are required to certify the results of the election. Also read: YouTube introduces new feature to warn users before they post toxic comments Even before the elections began, all content and social media sites have been under pressure to tackle false information on their websites. YouTube is owned by Google, which has taken a different approach than Facebook and Twitter, which have labelled misleading information clearly. Twitter has repeatedly labelled many of Trump’s tweets as misinformation or as carrying misleading information. In November, Democratic senators asked YouTube to start removing content with false or misleading information about the 2020 presidential elections, along with the Senate elections in Georgia. Also read: Viral Video: Youtuber gets frustrated, burns down his own Mercedes Reuters had earlier reported that many channels on youTube were profiting off false information about the elections, and by pushing the disproven claim of elections fraud. On Wednesday, YouTube said that it had removed 8,000 channels and thousands of election-related videos that propelled false information. It added that over 70% of election related content on YouTube came from credible news sources.

YouTube to delete new videos that claim fraud in US elections

YouTube on Monday&nbsp;introduced a new feature that will warn users when they post offensive comments&nbsp;to prevent bullying and hate on its platform

As per the latest feature, YouTube will prompt them before posting a comment to be more respectful.&nbsp;

According to Mashable, Johanna Wright, Vice President of Product Management at YouTube said in a blog, "We know that comments play a key role in helping creators connect with their community, but issues with the quality of comments are also one of the most consistent pieces of feedback we receive from creators."

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Google employee Sarah posted on Google support, "Today we`re introducing a new reminder in comments to help encourage respectful interactions. Now on Android, the reminder may pop up before posting a comment that may be offensive to others, giving the commenter the option to reflect before posting".

However, users can continue to comment if they want to. Apart from the new reminder feature, YouTube has also made a few more updates to make YouTube a more inclusive platform.

As per Mashable, the blog stated that YouTube will be testing a new filter in YouTube Studio for inappropriate and hurtful comments. These comments will be automatically held for review so that content creators on the platform won`t ever have to read these comments if they are not interested.

YouTube said it will also be streamlining the comment moderation tools to make the overall process easy for creators.

YouTube will also invest&nbsp;in technology that can help enhance the system to detect and remove hateful comments. It will consider factors such as the topic of the video and the context of the comment that`s being made.

YouTube on Monday introduced a new feature that will warn users when they post offensive comments to prevent bullying and hate on its platform As per the latest feature, YouTube will prompt them before posting a comment to be more respectful.

YouTube on Monday introduced a new feature that will warn users when they post offensive comments to prevent bullying and hate on its platform As per the latest feature, YouTube will prompt them before posting a comment to be more respectful. According to Mashable, Johanna Wright, Vice President of Product Management at YouTube said in a blog, "We know that comments play a key role in helping creators connect with their community, but issues with the quality of comments are also one of the most consistent pieces of feedback we receive from creators." Also read: New smartphone-based COVID-19 test gives results in less than 30 minutes Google employee Sarah posted on Google support, "Today we`re introducing a new reminder in comments to help encourage respectful interactions. Now on Android, the reminder may pop up before posting a comment that may be offensive to others, giving the commenter the option to reflect before posting". However, users can continue to comment if they want to. Apart from the new reminder feature, YouTube has also made a few more updates to make YouTube a more inclusive platform. As per Mashable, the blog stated that YouTube will be testing a new filter in YouTube Studio for inappropriate and hurtful comments. These comments will be automatically held for review so that content creators on the platform won`t ever have to read these comments if they are not interested. YouTube said it will also be streamlining the comment moderation tools to make the overall process easy for creators. YouTube will also invest in technology that can help enhance the system to detect and remove hateful comments. It will consider factors such as the topic of the video and the context of the comment that`s being made.

YouTube introduces new feature to warn users before they post toxic comments

YouTube Music announced a live stream concert that will feature the much-loved K-pop group Blackpink. 
 
According to Variety, the event will launch on December 27 at midnight ET and will be available exclusively on Blackpink`s YouTube channel. The live stream will include first-time performances of several songs from `The Album,` which was released earlier this year in October. 
 
Besides the live stream concert, members of the k-pop group including Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa, and Rose, will also be going live on its YouTube channel for personally introducing `The Show` to fans. "We wanted to end the year with something very special for our Blinks who have been waiting so patiently for us," Variety quoted Blackpink as saying. 
 
"We hope everyone can comfortably enjoy our first-ever livestream concert `The Show` at home and hopefully join in on some special perks we`ve prepared for those who join our channel. 
 
Overall, we`re super excited to share this fun moment with our Blinks and we can`t wait till `The Show`," Blackpink further said.&nbsp;

YouTube Music announced a live stream concert that will feature the much-loved K-pop group Blackpink. According to Variety, the event will launch on December 27 at midnight ET and will be available exclusively on Blackpink`s YouTube channel.

YouTube Music announced a live stream concert that will feature the much-loved K-pop group Blackpink. According to Variety, the event will launch on December 27 at midnight ET and will be available exclusively on Blackpink`s YouTube channel. The live stream will include first-time performances of several songs from `The Album,` which was released earlier this year in October. Besides the live stream concert, members of the k-pop group including Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa, and Rose, will also be going live on its YouTube channel for personally introducing `The Show` to fans. "We wanted to end the year with something very special for our Blinks who have been waiting so patiently for us," Variety quoted Blackpink as saying. "We hope everyone can comfortably enjoy our first-ever livestream concert `The Show` at home and hopefully join in on some special perks we`ve prepared for those who join our channel. Overall, we`re super excited to share this fun moment with our Blinks and we can`t wait till `The Show`," Blackpink further said.

Blackpink to play livestreamed concert on YouTube

YouTube, the video stage, is perhaps the most ideal approach to bring in cash and become popular. Numerous individuals from everywhere over the world attempt their karma yet at times while shooting recordings, they submit such missteps which even put their lives to chance.&nbsp;

Gauge Gillian, the 17-year-old&nbsp;YouTuber, took a chance with his and his companion's lives as well as devastated his dad's&nbsp;Pagani Huayra Roadster worth $3.4 million in the city of Texas, USA while shooting a video.

In spite of the fact that Gauge Gillian has brought down the video which was shot before the mishap, he posted a video in which he educated his devotees about the mishap and his wounds. He valued the carmakers and told them that he was making a video with his companion Zack. He acknowledged that mishap happened in light of his misstep as at times individuals like him fail to remember that these vehicles are amazing. He said that however, he sped up in the wake of going out, he was under the speed furthest reaches of 40 miles/hour. He lost control of the vehicle when he went to the left as he would not like to go on the extension which was on the right, it was then the vehicle upset and hit the tree.&nbsp;

The measure was grateful to God for being alive and he likewise gave a message to the individuals who were savaging him by saying that vehicles can be supplanted yet he can't be supplanted. He additionally educated that his companion Zack Walker got wounds at collar bone and tongue. Gillian uncovered that at the mishap spot, he saw individuals getting the pieces of the vehicle to bring in some cash by selling them.&nbsp;

Here is the video wherein Gauge Gillian advises about his mishap:&nbsp;

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Gauge Gillian has taken a break from web-based media starting now and we are very confident that others will take in an exercise from this occurrence and be cautious later on.

YouTube, the video stage, is perhaps the most ideal approach to bring in cash and become popular. Numerous individuals from everywhere over the world attempt their karma yet at times while shooting recordings, they submit such missteps which even put their lives to chance.

YouTube, the video stage, is perhaps the most ideal approach to bring in cash and become popular. Numerous individuals from everywhere over the world attempt their karma yet at times while shooting recordings, they submit such missteps which even put their lives to chance. Gauge Gillian, the 17-year-old YouTuber, took a chance with his and his companion's lives as well as devastated his dad's Pagani Huayra Roadster worth $3.4 million in the city of Texas, USA while shooting a video. In spite of the fact that Gauge Gillian has brought down the video which was shot before the mishap, he posted a video in which he educated his devotees about the mishap and his wounds. He valued the carmakers and told them that he was making a video with his companion Zack. He acknowledged that mishap happened in light of his misstep as at times individuals like him fail to remember that these vehicles are amazing. He said that however, he sped up in the wake of going out, he was under the speed furthest reaches of 40 miles/hour. He lost control of the vehicle when he went to the left as he would not like to go on the extension which was on the right, it was then the vehicle upset and hit the tree. The measure was grateful to God for being alive and he likewise gave a message to the individuals who were savaging him by saying that vehicles can be supplanted yet he can't be supplanted. He additionally educated that his companion Zack Walker got wounds at collar bone and tongue. Gillian uncovered that at the mishap spot, he saw individuals getting the pieces of the vehicle to bring in some cash by selling them. Here is the video wherein Gauge Gillian advises about his mishap: Gauge Gillian has taken a break from web-based media starting now and we are very confident that others will take in an exercise from this occurrence and be cautious later on.

Youtuber Gauge Gillian smashes Pagani Huayra Roadster worth $3.4 million while shooting video

Social media giant&nbsp;Facebook on Friday offered the&nbsp;first-ever estimate of hate speech prevalence on its platform.

Facebook's rivals Twitter and YouTube, owned by Alphabet Inc's Google, do not disclose comparable prevalence metrics.

The world's largest social media company&nbsp;said&nbsp;out of every 10,000 content views in the third quarter, 10-11 were hate speech.

Facebook, under scrutiny over its policing of abuses, particularly around November's US&nbsp;presidential election, released the estimate in its quarterly content moderation report.

Also see:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/how-social-media-companies-will-handle-post-us-election-scenarios-337122" hreflang="en">How social media companies will handle post-US election scenarios</a>

The tech giant, which has 1.82 billion daily users globally, has drawn flak in the past for its handling of hate speech on the platform in India, which is among its biggest markets.

In its Community Standards Enforcement Report for September 2020 quarter, Facebook said it is including the prevalence of hate speech on its platform globally "for the first time".

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/facebook-takes-down-group-stop-the-steal-alleging-voter-fraud-by-democrats-342138" hreflang="en">Facebook takes down group 'Stop The Steal' alleging voter fraud by Democrats</a>

Facebook&nbsp;said it took action on 22.1 million pieces of hate speech content in the third quarter, about 95&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;of which was proactively identified, compared to 22.5 million in the previous quarter.

The company defines 'taking action' as removing content, covering it with a warning, disabling accounts, or escalating it to external agencies.

On Instagram, the company took action on 6.5 million pieces of hate speech content (up from 3.2 million in June quarter), about 95 per cent of which was proactively identified (up from about 85 per cent in the previous quarter), it added.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/instagram-to-let-users-live-stream-for-up-to-four-hours-338583" hreflang="en">Instagram to let users live stream for up to four hours</a>

The latest Community Standards Enforcement Report provides metrics on how Facebook enforced its policies from July to September, and includes metrics across 12 policies on Facebook and 10 policies on Instagram.

Facebook Vice President (Integrity) Guy Rosen said the company is also updating its Community Standards website to include additional policies that require more context and can't always be applied at scale.

These policies often require specialised teams to gather more information on a given issue in order to make decisions, he added. 
The Community Standards Enforcement Report is published in conjunction with Facebook's biannual Transparency Report.

The Transparency Report shares numbers on government requests for user data, content restrictions based on local law, intellectual property takedowns and internet disruptions.

During the first six months of 2020, government requests for user data increased by 23 per cent from 140,875 to 173,592, it said.

This summer, civil rights groups organized a widespread advertising boycott to try to pressure&nbsp;Facebook&nbsp;to act against hate speech.

The company agreed to disclose the hate speech metric, calculated by examining a representative sample of content seen on&nbsp;Facebook, and submit itself to an independent audit of its enforcement record.

On a call with reporters,&nbsp;Facebook's head of safety and integrity Guy Rosen said the audit would be completed "over the course of 2021."

The Anti-Defamation League, one of the groups behind the boycott, said&nbsp;Facebook's new metric still lacked sufficient context for a full assessment of its performance.

"We still don't know from this report exactly how many pieces of content users are flagging to&nbsp;Facebook, whether or not the action was taken," said ADL spokesman Todd Gutnick. That data matters, he said, as "there are many forms of hate speech that are not being removed, even after they're flagged."

Social media giant Facebook on Friday offered the first-ever estimate of hate speech prevalence on its platform. Facebook's rivals Twitter and YouTube, owned by Alphabet Inc's Google, do not disclose comparable prevalence metrics.

Social media giant Facebook on Friday offered the first-ever estimate of hate speech prevalence on its platform. Facebook's rivals Twitter and YouTube, owned by Alphabet Inc's Google, do not disclose comparable prevalence metrics. The world's largest social media company said out of every 10,000 content views in the third quarter, 10-11 were hate speech. Facebook, under scrutiny over its policing of abuses, particularly around November's US presidential election, released the estimate in its quarterly content moderation report. Also see: How social media companies will handle post-US election scenarios The tech giant, which has 1.82 billion daily users globally, has drawn flak in the past for its handling of hate speech on the platform in India, which is among its biggest markets. In its Community Standards Enforcement Report for September 2020 quarter, Facebook said it is including the prevalence of hate speech on its platform globally "for the first time". Also read: Facebook takes down group 'Stop The Steal' alleging voter fraud by Democrats Facebook said it took action on 22.1 million pieces of hate speech content in the third quarter, about 95 per cent of which was proactively identified, compared to 22.5 million in the previous quarter. The company defines 'taking action' as removing content, covering it with a warning, disabling accounts, or escalating it to external agencies. On Instagram, the company took action on 6.5 million pieces of hate speech content (up from 3.2 million in June quarter), about 95 per cent of which was proactively identified (up from about 85 per cent in the previous quarter), it added. Also read: Instagram to let users live stream for up to four hours The latest Community Standards Enforcement Report provides metrics on how Facebook enforced its policies from July to September, and includes metrics across 12 policies on Facebook and 10 policies on Instagram. Facebook Vice President (Integrity) Guy Rosen said the company is also updating its Community Standards website to include additional policies that require more context and can't always be applied at scale. These policies often require specialised teams to gather more information on a given issue in order to make decisions, he added. The Community Standards Enforcement Report is published in conjunction with Facebook's biannual Transparency Report. The Transparency Report shares numbers on government requests for user data, content restrictions based on local law, intellectual property takedowns and internet disruptions. During the first six months of 2020, government requests for user data increased by 23 per cent from 140,875 to 173,592, it said. This summer, civil rights groups organized a widespread advertising boycott to try to pressure Facebook to act against hate speech. The company agreed to disclose the hate speech metric, calculated by examining a representative sample of content seen on Facebook, and submit itself to an independent audit of its enforcement record. On a call with reporters, Facebook's head of safety and integrity Guy Rosen said the audit would be completed "over the course of 2021." The Anti-Defamation League, one of the groups behind the boycott, said Facebook's new metric still lacked sufficient context for a full assessment of its performance. "We still don't know from this report exactly how many pieces of content users are flagging to Facebook, whether or not the action was taken," said ADL spokesman Todd Gutnick. That data matters, he said, as "there are many forms of hate speech that are not being removed, even after they're flagged."

In a first, Facebook offers estimate of hate speech prevalence on its platform

YouTube is working to fix problems with playback that appear to be affecting the US&nbsp;and international users Wednesday.

The site’s TeamYouTube account acknowledged the problems in a Twitter post. “If you’re having trouble watching videos on YouTube right now, you’re not alone — our team is aware of the issue and working on a fix. We’ll follow up here with any updates,” it tweeted.

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YouTube is working to fix problems with playback that appear to be affecting the US and international users Wednesday. The site’s TeamYouTube account acknowledged the problems in a Twitter post.

YouTube is working to fix problems with playback that appear to be affecting the US and international users Wednesday. The site’s TeamYouTube account acknowledged the problems in a Twitter post. “If you’re having trouble watching videos on YouTube right now, you’re not alone — our team is aware of the issue and working on a fix. We’ll follow up here with any updates,” it tweeted. If you’re having trouble watching videos on YouTube right now, you’re not alone – our team is aware of the issue and working on a fix. We’ll follow up here with any updates. — TeamYouTube (@TeamYouTube) November 12, 2020 × According to DownDetector.com the outage has affected about 250,000 users. (With inputs from agencies)

YouTube down in many regions, outage affects 250000 users

Twitter and Youtube have taken a stand against the&nbsp;right-wing strategist Steve Bannon and suspended an account that was promoting Bannon's podcast in which he said the US coronavirus task force expert Anthony Fauci should be&nbsp;decapitated as a "warning" to others.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump's</a> aid and strategist hosts a podcast named "Bannon’s War Room". During one of the latest episodes of the podcast, he suggested that if Donald Trump wins the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/us-election">US election</a>&nbsp;2020 against&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>, Anthony Fauci and FBI Director Christopher Wray should be beheaded as awarning to the other federal&nbsp;bureaucrats.

"I’d actually like to go back to the old times of Tudor England, I’d put the heads on pikes, right? I’d put them at the two corners of the White House as a warning to federal bureaucrats. You either get with the program, or you’re gone," Bannon said.

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The "get with the program, or you’re gone" appraoch was not appreciated by twitter and YouTube who suspended Bannon's accounts saying the platforms prohibit&nbsp;inciting others to commit violent acts against individuals. However, Bannon did, later in the podcast, partially retract his punishment idea saying the President would not go ahead with this suggestion as Donald Trump is "kind hearted" and a "good man".&nbsp;

Many believe that Bannon's comment was meant as a metaphor but was poked by his co-anchor&nbsp;Jack Maxey who took the metaphor further by citing the example of anniversary of&nbsp;"hanging of two Tories in Philadelphia" during the American Revolution.

"These [Tories] were Quaker businessmen who had cohabitated, if you will, with the British while they were occupying Philadelphia. These people were hung. This is what we used to do to traitors," Maxey said. "That’s how you won the revolution… The revolution wasn’t some sort of garden party, right? It was a civil war."

Steve Bannon's War Room co-host&nbsp;Raheem Kassam took to Twitter to share screenshit of the suspended accounts with the caption "Looks permanent. Time to bring&nbsp; 
@WarRoom2020&nbsp;back!"

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Donald Trump, whose main focus right now is to accuse Joe Biden of committing fraud has not yet commented on this issue. The two, who were once close, have had a falling out in the last few months, but Bannon has continued to lend his supporting voice for the President from a distance.

Twitter and Youtube have taken a stand against the right-wing strategist Steve Bannon and suspended an account that was promoting Bannon's podcast in which he said the US coronavirus task force expert Anthony Fauci should be decapitated as a "warning" to others.

Twitter and Youtube have taken a stand against the right-wing strategist Steve Bannon and suspended an account that was promoting Bannon's podcast in which he said the US coronavirus task force expert Anthony Fauci should be decapitated as a "warning" to others. Donald Trump's aid and strategist hosts a podcast named "Bannon’s War Room". During one of the latest episodes of the podcast, he suggested that if Donald Trump wins the US election 2020 against Joe Biden, Anthony Fauci and FBI Director Christopher Wray should be beheaded as awarning to the other federal bureaucrats. "I’d actually like to go back to the old times of Tudor England, I’d put the heads on pikes, right? I’d put them at the two corners of the White House as a warning to federal bureaucrats. You either get with the program, or you’re gone," Bannon said. Steve Bannon calls for Dr. Fauci and FBI Director Wray to be beheaded "as a warning to federal bureaucrats"@youtube prohibits "inciting others to commit violent acts against individuals" https://t.co/OECKxxQSzX pic.twitter.com/zBHimpUZT5 — Madeline Peltz (@peltzmadeline) November 5, 2020 × The "get with the program, or you’re gone" appraoch was not appreciated by twitter and YouTube who suspended Bannon's accounts saying the platforms prohibit inciting others to commit violent acts against individuals. However, Bannon did, later in the podcast, partially retract his punishment idea saying the President would not go ahead with this suggestion as Donald Trump is "kind hearted" and a "good man". Many believe that Bannon's comment was meant as a metaphor but was poked by his co-anchor Jack Maxey who took the metaphor further by citing the example of anniversary of "hanging of two Tories in Philadelphia" during the American Revolution. "These [Tories] were Quaker businessmen who had cohabitated, if you will, with the British while they were occupying Philadelphia. These people were hung. This is what we used to do to traitors," Maxey said. "That’s how you won the revolution… The revolution wasn’t some sort of garden party, right? It was a civil war." Steve Bannon's War Room co-host Raheem Kassam took to Twitter to share screenshit of the suspended accounts with the caption "Looks permanent. Time to bring @WarRoom2020 back!" Looks permanent. Time to bring @WarRoom2020 back! pic.twitter.com/UDC88bGqLu — Raheem Kassam (@RaheemKassam) November 5, 2020 × Donald Trump, whose main focus right now is to accuse Joe Biden of committing fraud has not yet commented on this issue. The two, who were once close, have had a falling out in the last few months, but Bannon has continued to lend his supporting voice for the President from a distance.

Twitter, YouTube ban Steve Bannon for wanting Anthony Fauci beheaded if Trump wins US election 2020

Facebook, YouTube and Twitter were misused by Russians to inflame US&nbsp;voters with divisive messages before the 2016 presidential election. The companies have spent the past four years trying to ensure that this November isn’t a repeat.

They have spent billions of dollars improving their sites’ security, policies and processes. In recent months, with fears rising that violence may break out after the election, the companies have taken numerous steps to clamp down on falsehoods and highlight accurate and verified information.

We asked Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to walk us through what they were, are and will be doing before, on and after Tuesday. Here’s a guide.

Facebook

Before the election

Since 2016, Facebook has poured billions of dollars into beefing up its security operations to fight misinformation and other harmful content. It now has more than 35,000 people working on this area, the company said.

One team, led by a former National Security Council operative, has searched for “coordinated inauthentic behavior” by accounts that work in concert to spread false information. That team, which delivers regular reports, will be on high alert Tuesday. Facebook has also worked with government agencies and other tech companies to spot foreign interference.

To demystify its political advertising, Facebook created an ad library so people can see what political ads are being bought and by whom, as well as how much those entities are spending. The company also introduced more steps for people who buy those ads, including a requirement that they live in the United States. To prevent candidates from spreading bad information, Facebook stopped accepting new political ads Oct. 20.

At the same time, it has tried highlighting accurate information. In June, it rolled out a voter information hub with data on when, how and where to register to vote, and it is promoting the feature atop News Feeds through Tuesday. It also said it would act swiftly against posts that tried to dissuade people from voting, had limited forwarding of messages on its WhatsApp messaging service and had begun working with Reuters on how to handle verified election results.

Facebook has made changes up till the last minute. Last week, it said it had turned off political and social group recommendations and temporarily removed a feature in Instagram’s hashtag pages to slow the spread of misinformation.

Election Day

On Tuesday, an operations center with dozens of employees — what Facebook calls a “war room” — will work to identify efforts to destabilize the election. The team, which will work virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic, has already been in action and is operating smoothly, Facebook said.

Facebook’s app will also look different Tuesday. To prevent candidates from prematurely and inaccurately declaring victory, the company plans to add a notification at the top of News Feeds letting people know that no winner has been chosen until election results are verified by news outlets like Reuters and The Associated Press.

Facebook also plans to deploy special tools if needed that it has used in “at-risk countries” like Myanmar, where election-related violence was a possibility. The tools, which Facebook has not described publicly, are designed to slow the spread of inflammatory posts.

After the election

After the polls close, Facebook plans to suspend all political ads from circulating on the social network and its photo-sharing site, Instagram, to reduce misinformation about the election’s outcome. Facebook has told advertisers that they can expect the ban to last for a week, although the timeline isn’t set in stone and the company has publicly been noncommittal about the duration.

“We’ve spent years working to make elections safer and more secure on our platform,” said Kevin McAlister, a Facebook spokesman. “We’ve applied lessons from previous elections, built new teams with experience across different areas and created new products and policies to prepare for various scenarios before, during and after Election Day.”

Twitter

Before the election

Twitter has also worked to combat misinformation since 2016, in some cases going far further than Facebook. Last year, for instance, it banned political advertising entirely, saying the reach of political messages “should be earned, not bought.”

At the same time, Twitter started labeling tweets by politicians if they spread inaccurate information or glorify violence. In May, it added several fact-checking labels to President Donald Trump’s tweets about Black Lives Matter protests and mail-in voting, and restricted people’s ability to share those posts.

In October, Twitter began experimenting with additional techniques to slow the spread of misinformation. The company added context to trending topics and limited users’ ability to quickly retweet content. The changes are temporary, although Twitter has not said when they will end.

The company also used push notifications and banners in its app to warn people about common misinformation themes, including falsehoods about the reliability of mail-in ballots. And it expanded its partnerships with law enforcement agencies and secretaries of state so they can report misinformation directly to Twitter.

In September, Twitter added an Election Hub that users can use to look for curated information about polling, voting and candidates. The company has said it will remove tweets that call for interference with voters and polling places or intimidate people to dissuade them from voting.

“The whole company has really been mobilized to help us prepare for and respond to the types of threats that potentially come up in an election,” said Yoel Roth, Twitter’s head of site integrity.

Election Day

On Tuesday, Twitter’s strategy is twofold: Root out false claims and networks of bots that spread such information by using both algorithms and human analysts, while another team highlights reliable information in the Explore and Trends sections of its service.

Twitter plans to add labels to tweets from candidates who claim victory before the election is called by authoritative sources. At least two news outlets will need to independently project the results before a candidate can use Twitter to celebrate his or her win, the company said.

People looking for updates Tuesday will be able find them in the Election Hub, Twitter said.

After the election

Twitter will eventually allow people to retweet again without prompting them to add their own context. But many of the changes for the election — like the ban on political ads and the fact-checking labels — are permanent.

YouTube

Before the election

For Google’s YouTube, it wasn’t the 2016 election that sounded a wake-up call about the toxic content spreading across its website. That moment came in 2017 when a group of men drove a van into pedestrians on London Bridge after being inspired by YouTube videos of inflammatory sermons from an Islamic cleric.

Since then, YouTube has engaged in an often confusing journey to police its site. It has overhauled its policies to target misinformation, while tweaking its algorithms to slow the spread of what it deems borderline content — videos that do not blatantly violate its rules but butt up against them.

It has brought in thousands of human reviewers to examine videos to help improve the performance of its algorithms. It has also created a so-called intelligence desk of former analysts from government intelligence agencies to monitor the actions of foreign state actors and trends on the internet.

Neal Mohan, YouTube’s chief product officer, said that he held several meetings a week with staff to discuss the election, but that there was no last-minute effort to rewrite policies or come up with new approaches.

“Of course, we’re taking the elections incredibly seriously,” he said in an interview. “The foundational work that will play a really major role for all of this began three years ago when we really began the work in earnest in terms of our responsibility as a global platform.”

Before Tuesday, YouTube’s home page will also feature links to information about how and where to vote.

Election Day

On Tuesday, Mohan plans to check in regularly with his teams to keep an eye on anything unusual, he said. There will be no “war room,” and he expects that most decisions to keep or remove videos will be clear and that the usual processes for making those decisions will be sufficient.

If a more nuanced decision is required around the election, Mohan said, it will escalate to senior people at YouTube, and the call will be made as a group.

YouTube said it would be especially sensitive about videos that aimed to challenge the election’s integrity. YouTube does not allow videos that mislead voters about how to vote or the eligibility of a candidate, or that incite people to interfere with the voting process. The company said it would take down such videos quickly, even if one of the speakers was a presidential candidate.

As the polls close, YouTube will feature a playlist of live election results coverage from what it deems authoritative news sources. While YouTube would not provide a full list of the sources, the company said it expected the coverage to include news videos from the major broadcast networks, as well as CNN and Fox News.

After the election

Starting Tuesday and continuing as needed, YouTube will display a fact-check information panel above election-related search results and below videos discussing the results, the company said. The information panel will feature a warning that results may not be final and provide a link to real-time results on Google with data from the AP.

Google has said it will halt election advertising after the polls officially close. The policy, which extends to YouTube, will temporarily block any ads that refer to the 2020 election, its candidates or its outcome. It is not clear how long the ban will last.

Facebook, YouTube and Twitter were misused by Russians to inflame US voters with divisive messages before the 2016 presidential election. The companies have spent the past four years trying to ensure that this November isn’t a repeat.

Facebook, YouTube and Twitter were misused by Russians to inflame US voters with divisive messages before the 2016 presidential election. The companies have spent the past four years trying to ensure that this November isn’t a repeat. They have spent billions of dollars improving their sites’ security, policies and processes. In recent months, with fears rising that violence may break out after the election, the companies have taken numerous steps to clamp down on falsehoods and highlight accurate and verified information. We asked Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to walk us through what they were, are and will be doing before, on and after Tuesday. Here’s a guide. Facebook Before the election Since 2016, Facebook has poured billions of dollars into beefing up its security operations to fight misinformation and other harmful content. It now has more than 35,000 people working on this area, the company said. One team, led by a former National Security Council operative, has searched for “coordinated inauthentic behavior” by accounts that work in concert to spread false information. That team, which delivers regular reports, will be on high alert Tuesday. Facebook has also worked with government agencies and other tech companies to spot foreign interference. To demystify its political advertising, Facebook created an ad library so people can see what political ads are being bought and by whom, as well as how much those entities are spending. The company also introduced more steps for people who buy those ads, including a requirement that they live in the United States. To prevent candidates from spreading bad information, Facebook stopped accepting new political ads Oct. 20. At the same time, it has tried highlighting accurate information. In June, it rolled out a voter information hub with data on when, how and where to register to vote, and it is promoting the feature atop News Feeds through Tuesday. It also said it would act swiftly against posts that tried to dissuade people from voting, had limited forwarding of messages on its WhatsApp messaging service and had begun working with Reuters on how to handle verified election results. Facebook has made changes up till the last minute. Last week, it said it had turned off political and social group recommendations and temporarily removed a feature in Instagram’s hashtag pages to slow the spread of misinformation. Election Day On Tuesday, an operations center with dozens of employees — what Facebook calls a “war room” — will work to identify efforts to destabilize the election. The team, which will work virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic, has already been in action and is operating smoothly, Facebook said. Facebook’s app will also look different Tuesday. To prevent candidates from prematurely and inaccurately declaring victory, the company plans to add a notification at the top of News Feeds letting people know that no winner has been chosen until election results are verified by news outlets like Reuters and The Associated Press. Facebook also plans to deploy special tools if needed that it has used in “at-risk countries” like Myanmar, where election-related violence was a possibility. The tools, which Facebook has not described publicly, are designed to slow the spread of inflammatory posts. After the election After the polls close, Facebook plans to suspend all political ads from circulating on the social network and its photo-sharing site, Instagram, to reduce misinformation about the election’s outcome. Facebook has told advertisers that they can expect the ban to last for a week, although the timeline isn’t set in stone and the company has publicly been noncommittal about the duration. “We’ve spent years working to make elections safer and more secure on our platform,” said Kevin McAlister, a Facebook spokesman. “We’ve applied lessons from previous elections, built new teams with experience across different areas and created new products and policies to prepare for various scenarios before, during and after Election Day.” Twitter Before the election Twitter has also worked to combat misinformation since 2016, in some cases going far further than Facebook. Last year, for instance, it banned political advertising entirely, saying the reach of political messages “should be earned, not bought.” At the same time, Twitter started labeling tweets by politicians if they spread inaccurate information or glorify violence. In May, it added several fact-checking labels to President Donald Trump’s tweets about Black Lives Matter protests and mail-in voting, and restricted people’s ability to share those posts. In October, Twitter began experimenting with additional techniques to slow the spread of misinformation. The company added context to trending topics and limited users’ ability to quickly retweet content. The changes are temporary, although Twitter has not said when they will end. The company also used push notifications and banners in its app to warn people about common misinformation themes, including falsehoods about the reliability of mail-in ballots. And it expanded its partnerships with law enforcement agencies and secretaries of state so they can report misinformation directly to Twitter. In September, Twitter added an Election Hub that users can use to look for curated information about polling, voting and candidates. The company has said it will remove tweets that call for interference with voters and polling places or intimidate people to dissuade them from voting. “The whole company has really been mobilized to help us prepare for and respond to the types of threats that potentially come up in an election,” said Yoel Roth, Twitter’s head of site integrity. Election Day On Tuesday, Twitter’s strategy is twofold: Root out false claims and networks of bots that spread such information by using both algorithms and human analysts, while another team highlights reliable information in the Explore and Trends sections of its service. Twitter plans to add labels to tweets from candidates who claim victory before the election is called by authoritative sources. At least two news outlets will need to independently project the results before a candidate can use Twitter to celebrate his or her win, the company said. People looking for updates Tuesday will be able find them in the Election Hub, Twitter said. After the election Twitter will eventually allow people to retweet again without prompting them to add their own context. But many of the changes for the election — like the ban on political ads and the fact-checking labels — are permanent. YouTube Before the election For Google’s YouTube, it wasn’t the 2016 election that sounded a wake-up call about the toxic content spreading across its website. That moment came in 2017 when a group of men drove a van into pedestrians on London Bridge after being inspired by YouTube videos of inflammatory sermons from an Islamic cleric. Since then, YouTube has engaged in an often confusing journey to police its site. It has overhauled its policies to target misinformation, while tweaking its algorithms to slow the spread of what it deems borderline content — videos that do not blatantly violate its rules but butt up against them. It has brought in thousands of human reviewers to examine videos to help improve the performance of its algorithms. It has also created a so-called intelligence desk of former analysts from government intelligence agencies to monitor the actions of foreign state actors and trends on the internet. Neal Mohan, YouTube’s chief product officer, said that he held several meetings a week with staff to discuss the election, but that there was no last-minute effort to rewrite policies or come up with new approaches. “Of course, we’re taking the elections incredibly seriously,” he said in an interview. “The foundational work that will play a really major role for all of this began three years ago when we really began the work in earnest in terms of our responsibility as a global platform.” Before Tuesday, YouTube’s home page will also feature links to information about how and where to vote. Election Day On Tuesday, Mohan plans to check in regularly with his teams to keep an eye on anything unusual, he said. There will be no “war room,” and he expects that most decisions to keep or remove videos will be clear and that the usual processes for making those decisions will be sufficient. If a more nuanced decision is required around the election, Mohan said, it will escalate to senior people at YouTube, and the call will be made as a group. YouTube said it would be especially sensitive about videos that aimed to challenge the election’s integrity. YouTube does not allow videos that mislead voters about how to vote or the eligibility of a candidate, or that incite people to interfere with the voting process. The company said it would take down such videos quickly, even if one of the speakers was a presidential candidate. As the polls close, YouTube will feature a playlist of live election results coverage from what it deems authoritative news sources. While YouTube would not provide a full list of the sources, the company said it expected the coverage to include news videos from the major broadcast networks, as well as CNN and Fox News. After the election Starting Tuesday and continuing as needed, YouTube will display a fact-check information panel above election-related search results and below videos discussing the results, the company said. The information panel will feature a warning that results may not be final and provide a link to real-time results on Google with data from the AP. Google has said it will halt election advertising after the polls officially close. The policy, which extends to YouTube, will temporarily block any ads that refer to the 2020 election, its candidates or its outcome. It is not clear how long the ban will last.

What to expect from Facebook, Twitter and YouTube on election day

Youtube's most watched video is not by Beyonce, Justin Bieber or even BTS. The inmcredibly infectious childrens' song 'Baby Shark' has become the most watched video on the platform. On Monday i garnered seven billion plays and took the top spot on the video streaming platforms. 
 
The bane of parents and teachers worldwide, the South Korea-produced song has gone from the realm of children's YouTube to a global viral sensation, with a catchy and addictive melody buoyed by a hypnotically colourful video. 
 
The English version of the song 'Baby Shark Dance', has clocked in over seven billion views on YouTube, dethroning Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's 'Despacito' which had till now held the record of being the most-watched video on the platform. 
 
The ubiquitous children's song and earworm, first uploaded to YouTube in June 2016, is a remix of an American campfire song by the Seoul-based production company Pinkfong. 
 
The initial success on YouTube paved its route into the global music charts, with&nbsp; reaching the number 32 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in Januray 2019. 
 
The song is not just popular among children but the infectious tune has caught the fancy of adults across the world. The Washington Nationals baseball team took it up as an anthem and went on to win the World Series last year, prompting the White House to play the tune during the celebrations. 
 
One US town played the song on loop, while another, Florida's West Palm Beach, used the melody to try to discourage homeless people from congregating in a public area. 
 
It has also been pressed into anti-pandemic service, with a coronavirus-themed version, "Wash Your Hands", teaching children the importance of personal hygiene.

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Youtube's most watched video is not by Beyonce, Justin Bieber or even BTS. The inmcredibly infectious childrens' song 'Baby Shark' has become the most watched video on the platform.

Youtube's most watched video is not by Beyonce, Justin Bieber or even BTS. The inmcredibly infectious childrens' song 'Baby Shark' has become the most watched video on the platform. On Monday i garnered seven billion plays and took the top spot on the video streaming platforms. The bane of parents and teachers worldwide, the South Korea-produced song has gone from the realm of children's YouTube to a global viral sensation, with a catchy and addictive melody buoyed by a hypnotically colourful video. The English version of the song 'Baby Shark Dance', has clocked in over seven billion views on YouTube, dethroning Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's 'Despacito' which had till now held the record of being the most-watched video on the platform. The ubiquitous children's song and earworm, first uploaded to YouTube in June 2016, is a remix of an American campfire song by the Seoul-based production company Pinkfong. The initial success on YouTube paved its route into the global music charts, with reaching the number 32 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in Januray 2019. The song is not just popular among children but the infectious tune has caught the fancy of adults across the world. The Washington Nationals baseball team took it up as an anthem and went on to win the World Series last year, prompting the White House to play the tune during the celebrations. One US town played the song on loop, while another, Florida's West Palm Beach, used the melody to try to discourage homeless people from congregating in a public area. It has also been pressed into anti-pandemic service, with a coronavirus-themed version, "Wash Your Hands", teaching children the importance of personal hygiene.

This video has dethroned 'Despacito' to become the most watched video on Youtube

What all have you done when you were frustrated like it was the end of the world? banged your fist on the wall? Broken a coffee mug? For majority of us, things like these are the extent of expressing frustration. Then there are those who crave a higher high as mundane ways of protest doesn't really vent their frustration effectively. Person at the centre of this story is one such type.

The guy is a Youtuber, and he burnt his Mercedes worth more than USD 350,000 just out of frustration. He recorded the entire thing and posted it on his Youtube

According to Motor1.com , Mikhail Litvin is a Russian vlogger was having hard time with his Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S.

As per reports, the luxury car was not working properly and broke down constantly. Litvin had purchased the car from the official dealer. But it broke down constantly, Litvin took it to the dealer many times. It was repaired by him but only to break down again. Each time, the dealer kept the car for many days and could not provide a lasting solution.

Litvin was aghast and decided to do the unthinkable. He burnt his car and posted the video.

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The video opens with Litvin driving the car into an open clearing. The car indeed looks marvellous. Litvin, himself clad in smart clothes, comes out of the car. Before we can predict whats's going to happen in the video, he takes out gasoline cans from the boot of the car and pours gasoline on it.

The car goes up in fire with Mikhael Litvin showing a nonchalant face.

The bizarre video has got more than 10,000,000 views.

I can't even afford to burn my bicycle like this," a viewer has commented. Another has opined that the ad revenue from so many views will let Litvin buy another Mercedes.

What all have you done when you were frustrated like it was the end of the world? banged your fist on the wall? Broken a coffee mug? For majority of us, things like these are the extent of expressing frustration.

What all have you done when you were frustrated like it was the end of the world? banged your fist on the wall? Broken a coffee mug? For majority of us, things like these are the extent of expressing frustration. Then there are those who crave a higher high as mundane ways of protest doesn't really vent their frustration effectively. Person at the centre of this story is one such type. The guy is a Youtuber, and he burnt his Mercedes worth more than USD 350,000 just out of frustration. He recorded the entire thing and posted it on his Youtube According to Motor1.com , Mikhail Litvin is a Russian vlogger was having hard time with his Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S. As per reports, the luxury car was not working properly and broke down constantly. Litvin had purchased the car from the official dealer. But it broke down constantly, Litvin took it to the dealer many times. It was repaired by him but only to break down again. Each time, the dealer kept the car for many days and could not provide a lasting solution. Litvin was aghast and decided to do the unthinkable. He burnt his car and posted the video. × The video opens with Litvin driving the car into an open clearing. The car indeed looks marvellous. Litvin, himself clad in smart clothes, comes out of the car. Before we can predict whats's going to happen in the video, he takes out gasoline cans from the boot of the car and pours gasoline on it. The car goes up in fire with Mikhael Litvin showing a nonchalant face. The bizarre video has got more than 10,000,000 views. I can't even afford to burn my bicycle like this," a viewer has commented. Another has opined that the ad revenue from so many views will let Litvin buy another Mercedes.

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