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VOA科学技术2022--Group Urges YouTube to Fight Misinformation

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A group of fact-checking organizations has called on YouTube to do more to fight misinformation on the video service.

More than 80 organizations worldwide published an open letter to YouTube chief Susan Wojcicki. In it, they accused YouTube of being "one of the major conduits of online disinformation and misinformation worldwide." YouTube is owned by Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google.

The groups said YouTube's leadership could do much more to reduce the spread of false information. "What we do not see is much effort by YouTube to implement1 policies that address the problem," the letter states.

By not taking effective action, the video service is permitting itself "to be weaponized" by individuals seeking to "manipulate2 and exploit3" others, the letter adds.

The fact-checking organizations offered to assist4 YouTube in fighting against the publication5 of false information. They said they are especially equipped to help because of their experience with fact-checking news stories and fighting misinformation around the world. They are all members of the International Fact Checking Network.

The groups said that presenting fact-checked information to people is more effective than simply removing false content.

The letter said the problem is especially difficult in non-English speaking nations and in the southern half of the world.

The groups urged YouTube to center on providing context6 and fact-checked information that can clearly be seen on videos. They also called on YouTube to act against repeat violators and to strengthen efforts to fight misinformation in languages other than English.

In a statement, YouTube spokesperson Elena Hernandez defended the company's policies. She said YouTube spends a lot on such efforts around the world and seeks to connect people to "authoritative7 content."

Hernandez called fact-checking an important tool "to help viewers make their own informed decisions" about what they are watching. But she added that such efforts are just "one piece of a much larger puzzle" that seeks to limit the spread of misinformation.

Words in This Story

check – v. to examine something in order to make sure that it is correct or the way it should be

conduit – n. a way of connecting two places or things

implement – v. put something into action

manipulate – v. control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly

exploit – v. to use (someone or something) in a way that helps you unfairly

context – n. all the facts, opinions, situations, etc. relating to a particular thing or event

authoritative –adj. having or showing impressive8 knowledge about a subject

puzzle – n. a game in which you arrange separate pieces together in a way that makes them all fit together


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1 implement WcdzG     
n.(pl.)工具，器具；vt.实行，实施，执行
参考例句：
  • Don't undertake a project unless you can implement it.不要承担一项计划，除非你能完成这项计划。
  • The best implement for digging a garden is a spade.在花园里挖土的最好工具是铁锹。
2 manipulate eR1z4     
vt.操纵，控制，影响，（熟练地）使用
参考例句：
  • Primitive man quickly learned how to manipulate tools.原始人很快就学会了使用工具。
  • Do you know how to manipulate a computer?你知道如何使用计算机吗？
3 exploit lhOzb     
n.英雄行为，辉煌功绩；vt.开拓，开采，剥削
参考例句：
  • Many countries exploit oil under the sea.许多国家在海底开采石油。
  • We should exploit our rich resources to expand the economy.我们应该利用我们丰富的资源发展经济。
4 assist mOxyr     
vt.协助，帮助，促进；vi.帮忙，参加
参考例句：
  • He asked us to assist him in carrying through their plan.他要我们帮助他实施他们的计划。
  • We'll assist at your wedding.我们将出席你们的婚礼。
5 publication xScxx     
n.出版，发行；出版；公布，发表
参考例句：
  • They don't think this article is suitable for publication.他们认为这篇文章不宜发表。
  • The government has delayed publication of the trade figures.政府已将贸易统计数字延后公布。
6 context DZnyc     
n.背景，环境，上下文，语境
参考例句：
  • You can always tell the meaning of a word from its context.你常可以从上下文中猜出词义来。
  • This sentence does not seem to connect with the context.这个句子似乎与上下文脱节。
7 authoritative 6O3yU     
adj.有权威的，可相信的；命令式的；官方的
参考例句：
  • David speaks in an authoritative tone.大卫以命令的口吻说话。
  • Her smile was warm but authoritative.她的笑容很和蔼，同时又透着威严。
8 impressive M9Kxm     
adj.给人深刻印象的，感人的
参考例句：
  • This cinema is so impressive that we can't help crying.这影片如此感人以至我们禁不住流下泪来。
  • The suit made him look especially impressive.他穿上这套衣服真精神。

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