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YouTube Tweaks Algorithm to Fight 9/11 Truthers, Flat Earthers, Miracle Cures

WHAT TOOK THEM SO LONG?

Videos about impossible conspiracy theories show up high in YouTube’s recommendations. That’s going to stop, the company says.

Kelly Weill
Kelly Weill
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Kelly Weill

Kelly Weill

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