Study: YouTube's recent efforts to reduce recommendations of misinfo from fringe channels worked, but Fox News is now the most recommended for election videos (Jack Nicas/New York Times)

Study: YouTube's recent efforts to reduce recommendations of misinfo from fringe channels worked, but Fox News is now the most recommended for election videos (Jack Nicas/New York Times)


Jack Nicas / New York Times:

Study: YouTube’s recent efforts to reduce recommendations of misinfo from fringe channels worked, but Fox News is now the most recommended for election videos  —  To battle false information, YouTube cut its recommendations to fringe channels and instead promoted major networks, especially Fox News.

Study: YouTube's recent efforts to reduce recommendations of misinfo from fringe channels worked, but Fox News is now the most recommended for election videos (Jack Nicas/New York Times)
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