YouTube announced Monday an initiative they’re launching to commit $25 million in support of legitimate news organizations. They will also roll out a new feature to flag misinformation on the platform, as well as the ability to highlight reliable news sources.
YouTube has encountered multiple incidents where fake news has circulated on their platform in recent months. They decided the next step is to take action against false information by supporting trusted journalistic organizations on YouTube and educating users on how to use their best judgment when spotting false information in the digital age.
Source: IGN.com YouTube Pledges Million to Fight Against Fake News