YouTube Begins Flagging Videos Backed By Governments

MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) – YouTube says it has started flagging videos provided by news outlets that receive government backing. The move is part of a commitment that its parent company, Google, made last year when it was hauled before congressional investigators looking into Russian tampering with the U.S. electorate.
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In particular, Google faced numerous questions about RT. The service formerly known as Russia Today used to be a preferred partner, g