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YouTube defends video that falsely claims Sydney massacre survivor is ‘crisis actor’

Headline from WHEC Rochester

A Google executive has told an inquiry that a YouTube video that falsely claims a wounded survivor of an antisemitic massacre in Sydney is a crisis actor blooded with makeup met the platform’s standards and would remain online.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    YouTube defends video that falsely claims Sydney massacre survivor is ‘crisis actor’ (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    A Google executive has told an inquiry that a YouTube video that falsely claims a wounded survivor of an antisemitic massacre in Sydney is a crisis actor blooded with makeup met the platform’s standards and would remain online.

  2. The Times of Israel

    YouTube defends video falsely claiming Bondi Beach massacre survivor is ‘crisis actor’ (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Google exec tells government panel looking into the terror attack that decision to allow clip calling Arsen Ostrovsky an 'intel asset' to remain online was made at 'quite senior levels'

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