Youtube, ‘Content Moderation Policy providing flexibility to highlight the videos of public interest decided to highlight. Platform that increases the measures against disinformation is also taking new steps to prevent applications that lead to gambling sites. The US, Armenia and the Netherlands connected illegal gambling sites are also under the lens in Türkiye. Youtube’s new approach, especially elections, race, sex, abortion and censorship, such as sensitive issues such as content will be effective in evaluating content.
Youtube gave instructions
Previously, more than 25 percent of a video content had to be removed when they violate platform rules. However, this threshold was increased to 50 percent with the updated internal instructions. This change allows long videos to remain on the platform where political commentators analyze the news and share their opinions on various subjects.. With this policy change, Youtube instructed content controllers to evaluate freedom of expression as a priority. In cases of border, managers are recommended to be consulted. This approach is considered part of the platform’s efforts to access users to various perspectives.
Started with Covid-19
Platform within the scope of disinformation In 2023, he changed his policies on false information about COVID-19. This year, he decided to strengthen his policies by prohibiting content that directs the gambling sites.. These developments are considered to adopt a more flexible approach in Youtube’s content moderation and reflect their efforts to balance between freedom of expression and user security.
Not allowed
As of 19 March 2025, Youtube tightened its policies for online gambling content. With new arrangements, videos that direct connections, logos, visuals or verbal references that directly refer to gambling sites that are not approved by Google are no longer allowed. These sites do not meet local legal requirements and have not been examined by Youtube or the parent company Google defined as.
Follow -up
In addition, in the new regulation, the content introducing online gambling sites, users under the age of 18, and non -sessive viewers have been made inaccessible. This age restriction aims to protect young users, especially. Youtube also announced that even if it is approved, it will be removed.. These steps are seen as part of the platform’s efforts to increase user security and combat misleading content.
US connection
The National Lottery Administration of the Treasury and the Ministry of Finance (MPI), illegal betting and virtual gambling in the scope of the fight against 233 thousand website in 2024 came into play. Most of these sites were of origin of the United States, Armenia and the Netherlands. In addition, the Coordination Committee of Financial Crimes strengthened international cooperation to prevent crimes committed in virtual environment by identifying new strategies within the scope of illegal betting and gambling crimes.. Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) detected more than 280 thousand bank accounts between 2022-2024 to prevent the laundering of illegal betting and gambling income.
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