YouTube Loosens Content Moderation: More Controversial Videos to Remain

YouTube is easing its content moderation policies. Balancing free speech with potential harm, YouTube is raising the bar for content removal, allowing more potentially controversial videos to remain in the name of 'public interest.' This could lead to more inflammatory content on topics such as elections, race, gender, sexuality, abortion, immigration, and censorship. The change follows a trend seen on other user-generated content platforms, reflecting the challenges and complexities of content moderation. YouTube states the goal is to protect free expression while mitigating egregious harm.