YouTube aims to crack down on fake news, support journalism

By Barbara Ortutay, The Associated Press

Posted Jul 9, 2018 06:07:36 PM.

Last Updated Jul 9, 2018 06:40:39 PM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Google’s YouTube says it is taking several steps to ensure the veracity of news on its service by cracking down on misinformation and supporting news organizations.

The company said Monday it will make “authoritative” news sources more prominent, especially in the wake of breaking news events when false information can spread quickly.

At such times, YouTube will show users a short text preview of a news article in search results. This is aimed at countering the quick and often fake videos that can proliferate immediately after shootings, natural disasters and other major happenings.

Company executives announced the effort at YouTube’s New York offices.

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