YouTube Implements Stricter Policies Against Medical Misinformation

YouTube has announced that it will remove false claims about cancer treatments as part of its efforts to combat medical misinformation. The updated policy will prohibit content that promotes harmful or ineffective cancer treatments or discourages viewers from seeking professional medical treatment. YouTube will evaluate content based on public health risk, guidance from health authorities, and susceptibility to misinformation. The company plans to enforce the policy using a combination of human and automated moderation. YouTube will also promote cancer-related content from authoritative sources like the Mayo Clinic.