YouTube tests Out New 'Fact Checks' on Misinformation Prone Content

YouTube continues to ramp up its efforts to rid its platform of misuse and questionable content, this time through the addition of a new 'fact-check' pop-up which will appear on videos relating to subjects that are prone to misinformation. As first reported by BuzzFeed, the new pop-up will appear in search results for certain topics, and will highlight additional information from YouTube’s verified fact-checking partners."These panels will show up on search results pages rather than on individual videos. To be clear: Videos containing misinformation can still appear in the search results, but YouTube will generate these disclaimers when a query involves sensitive topics, with the intent to inform viewers as the company deals with the spread of misinformation on the platform." The new tool is currently being tested in India, with a view to a wider roll-out in the near future - the second example above highlights a false report about a bombing which had been circulated amid the recent Pakistan/India conflict.