Google refuses a fact-tape: Analytical review of consequences to combat misinformation

Google has allegedly informed the EU that it did not plan to add a fact-whisk to the search or video results of YouTube, and will not use facts testing to influencing ratings or removing content. This decision contradicts the new EU rules aimed at combating misinformation.

In a letter to Renate Nicholas from the European Commission, Google President on Global Issues, Kent Walker, said the fact-checker "is not appropriate or effective" for Google services.

The new EU Code for misinformation, which is part of the digital service (DSA), requires the platforms to include the fact-checker next to the search and videos on YouTube and integrate them into their rating systems. 🚀

• 📌 Google has also confirmed that it plans to fully reach all the obligations about the fact-specification in the EU voluntary code of misinformation before it becomes binding on the DSA.

This rejection of Google comes the day before several key European elections, including elections in Germany, Romania, Poland, the Czech Republic and Norway. These elections are likely to be a test of how well the technological platforms are handled with misinformation without strict rules. 🚀