Overview

• YouTube announced it will no longer remove videos falsely claiming widespread fraud in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
• The policy reversal comes after YouTube banned such content in December 2020 over concerns it could mislead voters.
• YouTube said the updated policy aims to balance free speech and election integrity.
• The platform will still prohibit content aimed at deceiving voters in upcoming elections or encouraging interference.
• The move drew criticism from experts worried it could spread more misinformation but praise from allies of former President Donald Trump.