One viral thread shows how quickly YouTube steers people to wacko conspiracy theories and false information (GOOG, GOOGL)
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- YouTube has been under fire for promoting conspiracy theories in its search and suggestions.
- In a viral Twitter thread, MSNBC's Chris Hayes demonstrates how quickly a simple search can return wild misinformation.
- YouTube said it is "aware" of the issues after being contacted by Business Insider.
The Federal Reserve is a critically important body for the global economy that's also frequently misunderstood.
So what happens when you visit the biggest video website in the world, YouTube, which is owned by Google, and look for some basic information about the US central bank?See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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