YouTube bans six major white supremacist channels
YouTube has banned several high profile white supremacist channels as online platforms face intense scrutiny on how they deal with racism and hate speech.
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Social media use ‘linked to Covid-19 conspiracy beliefs and breaking lockdown’
People who rely on social media for information about coronavirus are more likely to believe conspiracy theories and breach lockdown rules, according to a study.
NHS medics reveal impact of Covid-19 misinformation from social media
NHS medical staff have revealed how coronavirus misinformation is having a direct impact on their work and called on tech giants to do more to tackle the issue.
North-east woman creates virtual boogie under lockdown
An Aberdeen woman has created a virtual "Boogie in yer Living Room", which promises to keep people dancing during the lockdown.
One in four popular coronavirus videos on YouTube ‘contains misleading details’
More than one in four of the most viewed videos related to coronavirus on YouTube contains misleading or inaccurate information, a study suggests.
Spread of misinformation ‘risks lives’, ministers tell MPs
The spread of misinformation during the coronavirus pandemic “risks lives” and tech giants are being pushed to do more to stop it, ministers have told MPs.
Gillian Anderson and Tom Hiddleston plays streamed by National Theatre
Gillian Anderson and Tom Hiddleston will star in the next tranche of plays to be streamed by the National Theatre – as bosses announced they will pay artists involved.
YouTube terminates David Icke’s account
YouTube have deleted conspiracy theorist David Icke’s account.
YouTube star Saffron Barker: I feel fitter than ever right now
YouTube star Saffron Barker has said that lockdown has made her “fitter than ever”.
Melrose Place cast to reunite for special to support actors affected by pandemic
The cast of classic 1990s soap Melrose Place will reunite for a special episode to support actors affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Singalong version of Beatles film Yellow Submarine to air
A singalong version of The Beatles’ animated film Yellow Submarine is set to air this weekend.
Virtual pub quiz on YouTube raises almost £100,000 for NHS
A quiz master who has raised almost £100,000 for the NHS by running a virtual pub quiz on YouTube says the response has been “overwhelming”.
Video: Aberdeen teacher praises kids’ creativity during lockdown
A headteacher has saluted her pupils’ achievements while on lockdown – by making a special video.
Body Coach Joe Wicks donates money from YouTube PE sessions to NHS
Fitness coach Joe Wicks has said he is donating “every single penny” of the money made by his online PE sessions to the NHS.
Coronavirus: Scottish Government team up with national youth group to create new information service
The Scottish Government has teamed up with a national youth information service to provide young people with reliable coronavirus information.
National Theatre collaborates with YouTube to put productions online
National Theatre productions are heading to YouTube after the institution was forced to close.
YouTube follows Netflix in limiting video quality to ease internet traffic
YouTube has joined Netflix in agreeing to limit video stream quality in an effort to ease pressure on internet providers during the coronavirus outbreak.
Twitter to remove fake coronavirus treatment content
Tweets which promote fake treatments for the coronavirus or deny expert guidance will be marked as harmful and removed, the social network site said.
Tech giants join forces to fight coronavirus
Facebook and Google are among the technology firms that have joined forces to protect and inform people during the coronavirus outbreak.
KSI admits to nerves ahead of ‘big moment’ on live TV
YouTube star KSI has said he is more nervous about performing on live TV than he was boxing in front of an audience of millions.
‘Mad’ Mike Hughes killed in California rocket crash
An American man who said he wanted to fly to the edge of outer space to see if the world is round has died after his home-built rocket blasted off into the desert sky before plunging back down to earth.
Justin Bieber speaks candidly about drug use and health issues
Justin Bieber has spoken candidly about his drug use and revealed he feared it would kill him.
UK won’t adopt EU copyright laws that could hit YouTube, says minister
Divisive EU copyright reforms that could affect the likes of YouTube will not be adopted in the UK, a Government minister has said.
YouTube looks to challenging year ahead as copyright changes loom
YouTube faces an existential challenge, as it enters the next decade with potential hurdles from EU politicians on copyright changes for the digital era.
Aberdeen man who filmed inside police station and posted footage on YouTube avoids jail
Michael Wood, 35, previously admitted behaving in a threatening or abusive manner and also acting in a racially aggravated manner.
Eight-year-old YouTube star makes almost £20m in year
An eight-year-old boy who reviews toys has topped a list of the highest-earning YouTube stars after making £19.8 million.
YouTube bans videos that ‘maliciously insult’ race and sexual orientation
YouTube has said it will take a “stronger stance against threats and personal attacks” by banning videos that “maliciously insult” people based on their race, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
Man in court after filming at police station and getting into argument with officers
Michael Wood admitted behaving in a threatening or abusive manner and also acting in a racially aggravated manner.
YouTube reveals most-watched videos of 2019
Liverpool’s Uefa Champions League defeat of Barcelona was the most popular video on YouTube for UK users in 2019, the video-sharing platform has revealed.
YouTube takes down Conservative adverts featuring edited BBC footage
Google has removed Conservative Party election adverts which used edited BBC clips from its video-sharing platform YouTube.