YouTube launches dedicated news page, promises reliable sources

We live in a world where misinformation has won the war against accurate reporting, and while we try to remember that we shouldn’t jump the gun every time we read something outrageous, more often than not, evil is done even after the truth surfaces.

In an attempt to stop some misinformation from spreading, YouTube has introduced a dedicated news viewing experience. All content on this page comes from “authoritative sources” across video on demand, live streams, podcasts and short films.

To start watching news, simply open the dedicated page and click on a video with the news icon on the home page or in the search results.

Youtube announcement that the new feature is rolling out in waves to mobile users in around 40 countries, with desktop and living room integration planned later.

In addition to the news viewing experience, YouTube is launching the News Shorts innovation program, intended to “strengthen short video capabilities of news organizations through financial grants and specialist support.”

The project is starting with 20 organizations across 10 countries and an initial investment of US$1.6 million. YouTube says participants will be selected based on “have a strong existing long-form video presence“On the platform.