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YouTube has faced criticism and regulatory scrutiny on multiple fronts. Concerns have been raised about content moderation policies, the platform's role in the spread of misinformation, and its impact on user privacy, particularly in relation to data collection practices. Additionally, YouTube has been under fire for its algorithms, which some argue promote harmful or divisive content to maximize engagement. | YouTube has faced criticism and regulatory scrutiny on multiple fronts. Concerns have been raised about content moderation policies, the platform's role in the spread of misinformation, and its impact on user privacy, particularly in relation to data collection practices. Additionally, YouTube has been under fire for its algorithms, which some argue promote harmful or divisive content to maximize engagement. | ||
== Consumer Impact Summary: == | |||
* '''User Freedom''': Questionable; rampant bots and [[Elsagate]] suggest negligent moderation, yet at the same time, content moderation can be quite excessive for users as well. | |||
* '''User Privacy''': Poor; Since August 2025, accessing mature content without identification is a gamble. User data is also sold to advertisers. | |||
* '''Business Model''': [[Advertising overload|Excessive advertising]], YouTube Premium, YouTube Premium Lite | |||
* '''Market Competition''': Despite several platforms that follow its niche, such as Odysee, PeerTube, and DailyMotion, they provide no significant competition. | |||
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