YouTube bans QAnon conspiracy videos if they target a person or group

YouTube will remove videos that threaten or harass someone by suggesting that person is complicit in…

Facebook intensifies its crackdown on QAnon conspiracy theory

Facebook has faced criticism that it isn’t doing enough to combat political misinformation. Angela Lang/CNET Facebook…

Bill Gates calls COVID-19 vaccine conspiracy theories ‘stupid,’ but many believe them

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates’ increased media presence lately has made him the target of conspiracy theories.…

5G coronavirus conspiracy theory results in 77 mobile towers burned, report says

Mobile towers are being attacked in the UK due to 5G coronavirus conspiracy theories. Corinne Reichert/CNET…

Leaked WHO, CDC passwords likely spread by US conspiracy theorist, report says

SITE Intelligence Group said Wednesday that it believes the person who shared public health workers’ passwords…

YouTube will throttle coronavirus 5G conspiracy videos

Angela Lang/CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO…

Study: YouTube Achieves Some Success at Hobbling Conspiracy Theories | Social Networking

By John P. Mello Jr. Mar 3, 2020 10:14 AM PT YouTube’s efforts to reduce the…