UK’s public sector broadcasters demand more prominence on YouTube to combat misinformation
UK communications regulator Ofcom has signaled that it is ready to act to hand broadcasters a stronger hand against social platform YouTube, which has rapidly become a dominant force in the media world. Photo by Yui Mok / PA
The Guardian
The BBC and Britain’s other public sector broadcasters have united to demand new regulations to force platforms such as YouTube to give them a fairer deal and more prominence, warning that failing to do so will fan the flames of misinformation.
Public service broadcasters (PSBs) are facing huge pressures as increasing numbers of viewers turn to digital platforms. Bosses say PSBs need to be protected to safeguard the “shared social fabric of the UK”.
The communications regulator, Ofcom, has signalled that it is ready to act to hand broadcasters a stronger hand against YouTube, which has rapidly become an all-conquering force in the media world.
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