YouTube's Removal of 'Gender Identity and Expression' from Hate Speech Policy

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Google's YouTube quietly removed 'gender identity and expression' from its hate speech policy, sparking concern among LGBT advocates. The change came after President Donald Trump's inauguration, leading to scrutiny over protections for transgender and nonbinary users on the platform.

Key Points

  • Removal of 'gender identity and expression' from hate speech policy
  • Concern from LGBT advocacy groups
  • Google's olive branch to Donald Trump
  • Potential impact on antitrust business practices

Pros

  • Potential move towards free speech on contentious issues

Cons

  • Lack of clarity around protections for transgender and nonbinary users
  • Possible real-world harm due to de-prioritizing certain groups