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UK’s public sector broadcasters demand more prominence on YouTube to combat misinformation

The Guardian - Media · Michael Savage Media editor · last updated

Bosses say independent news needs to be promoted on social platforms that increasing numbers of viewers are turning to

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”.

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