YouTube sued by LGBT creators over alleged algorithmic discrimination

A class action lawsuit filed by 12 LGBT YouTubers alleges that YouTube's algorithm discriminates against their content by demonetizing, age-restricting, and limiting the visibility of videos. The plaintiffs claim the automated system makes decisions within moments of upload, without human review, and that YouTube has failed to address the bias. The lawsuit, which includes a recording of a YouTube manager citing 'the gay thing' as a reason for restricting content, seeks systemic change and transparency.

Date it happened

2019-08-01

Organisation involved

YouTube

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