India Election Misinformation Policy

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What is the main goal of the Brand Safety Content Reviewers at YouTube?

To censor political opinions

To increase revenue for content creators

To promote misinformation on the platform

To ensure a safe and trusted environment for users and advertisers (correct)

What type of information is typically considered India Election Misinformation?

False or inaccurate information about the election process (correct)

Information about election procedures only

Information about election outcomes only

True and accurate information about the election process

Which policy is related to demonstrably false content that contradicts primary or authoritative sources regarding voting process and procedures?

Policy 918

Policy 919

Policy 917 (correct)

Policy 920

What is the purpose of the 'Fair and Balanced' exception?

To provide a better explanation of the EDSA standard Signup and view all the answers

What is the authoritative source for India Election Misinformation policies?

The Election Commission of India (ECI) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to content that violates India Election Misinformation policies before the 'Fair and Balanced' exception?

It is demonetized Signup and view all the answers

What type of claims can prevent demonetization of content violating India Election Misinformation policies?

Claims that condemn, refute, or countervail the misinformation Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Policy 920?

False outcome claims about the 2024 election Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the 'Fair and Balanced' exception in content moderation?

To provide nuanced content moderation and uphold advertiser safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum requirement for content to qualify for EDSA?

The presence of at least one 'Fair and Balanced' counter-claim Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following examples is NOT a valid example of satirical content under the 'Fair and Balanced' exception?

A documentary about the history of elections in a country Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a piece of content has one violative claim, followed by a 'Fair and Balanced' counter-claim, and then another violative claim without a counter-claim?

The content does not qualify for EDSA Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of artistic content under the 'Fair and Balanced' exception?

It expresses human creativity through various mediums Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of content that contradicts violative claims?

Presenting information counter to the violating assertion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a valid example of content that contradicts violative claims?

A social media post sharing a personal opinion about an election Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the 'Fair and Balanced' exception in the context of advertiser safety?

To provide a safe environment for advertisers while preserving valuable discourse Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to India Election Misinformation and Fair and Balanced Policy Exception

As YouTube Brand Safety Content Reviewers, it's crucial to ensure a safe and trusted environment for users and advertisers, as violating content can lead to negative brand association, revenue loss, and erosion of user trust.

Defining India Election Misinformation

India Election Misinformation refers to false or inaccurate information about specific components of the India Election, usually disseminated with a deliberate intent to deceive individuals.
This policy mainly focuses on content related to voter fraud, electronic voting machines, and election outcomes.

India Election Misinformation Policies

Policy 917: Demonstrably false content that contradicts primary or authoritative sources regarding voting process and procedures, with the Election Commission of India (ECI) as the authoritative source.
Policy 918: Content that declares past India elections were stolen/rigged, or that future elections will be stolen/rigged due to widespread voter fraud.
Policy 919: Content that contradicts ballot integrity and safety in relation to electronic voting machines.
Policy 920: Content that makes false outcome claims about the 2024 election, such as incorrect claims about the winning party or candidate.

Demonetization Before "Fair and Balanced"

Before the "Fair and Balanced" exception, any content violating Policies 917, 918, or 919 would be demonetized if it didn't contain condemnation, refutation, or countervailing claims.

Understanding the "Fair and Balanced" EDSA Policy Exception

The "Fair and Balanced" exception allows for nuanced content moderation, ensuring valuable discourse while upholding advertiser safety.
This exception allows certain content violating Policies 917, 918, or 919 to remain monetized if it meets specific criteria.

Criteria for "Fair and Balanced" Exception

Content qualifies for EDSA if it includes any one of the following aspects accompanying each violative claim:
- Satirical and artistic content: implicitly or explicitly ridicules or dismisses the violative claim.
- Contradicts violative claims: directly challenges violative content or provides information counter to the violating assertion.

Examples of "Fair and Balanced" Content

Satirical content:
- Stand-up comedian joking about election rigging conspiracy theories.
- Borat, a fictional character, or comedy skits portraying or interviewing real political figures making violative claims in a satirical context.
Content that contradicts violative claims:
- A news segment featuring an expert from the Election Commission of India debunking claims that EVMs are easily hacked, presenting data and evidence of their security measures.

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Learn about YouTube's policies on India Election Misinformation and ensuring a safe environment for users and advertisers. Understand the importance of fair and balanced content review.