YouTube to promote ‘authoritative’ virus content on homepage

YouTube earlier this week joined other large US Internet platforms in a joint effort to root out misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic. — AFP

WASHINGTON: YouTube has unveiled a fresh effort to stem the spread of coronavirus misinformation with a “news shelf” on its homepage promoting “authoritative content”.

The move is the latest by technology platforms to curb the sharing of rumours and hoaxes about the pandemic, with Facebook having announced a similar action this week.