YouTube Bans Lifted
In other news, yelling "Fire!" in a crowded theater is now okay... 😏
YouTube to start bringing back creators banned for COVID-19 and election misinformation
YouTube will offer creators a way to rejoin the platform if they were banned for violating COVID-19 and election misinformation policies no longer in effect, parent company Alphabet announced Tuesday in a House Judiciary Committee letter.
YouTube phased out its election misinformation policy in 2023 and COVID-19 restrictions in 2024. Among banned creators was Dan Bongino, now FBI deputy director. The move reflects broader tech industry content moderation rollbacks.
House Republicans pressured tech companies to reverse Biden-era policies, accusing the administration of coercing inappropriate content censorship. Alphabet said the decision reflected commitment to free speech and conservative voices on the platform.