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YouTube Relaxes Moderation: More Controversial Content Stays Online
YouTube has made significant adjustments to its content moderation policies, allowing more controversial videos to stay online if they are deemed to serve the public interest. This shift enables content that might have previously been removed due to its political, social, or cultural sensitivity to remain available. The platform has raised the threshold for flagging problematic content from one-quarter to one-half of a video, emphasizing the balance between free expression and harm mitigation. While this change reflects evolving discussions on the platform, it also raises concerns about the spread of misinformation and harmful content. YouTubes move follows similar relaxations by other platforms like Meta and X (formerly Twitter), highlighting a broader trend towards more lenient content moderation in the digital landscape.
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