Bad science: AI used to target kids with disinformation on YouTube - BBC World Service

YouTube channels that use AI to make videos which include false science information are being recommended to children as “educational content”, the BBC’s Global Disinformation Team has found. Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 We identified over 50 channels in more than 20 languages using AI to create videos with pseudo-science or conspiracy theories. With millions of views in their channels, creators make money from placed ads. YouTube says it is committed to removing misinformation from its platforms. 00:00 - What are “bad science” videos? 01:41 - How do we know they’re reaching children? 02:11 - Would kids believe these videos? 03:45 - How are they multiplying so fast? 04:24 - Stealing from other creators 06:07 - Making money from views 06:57 - Reveal 07:14 - What do educators think? 08:00 - YouTube’s reply 08:44 - Emerging threat This video was made by the BBC Global Disinformation team. They expose the real-world harm of disinformation bringing you original stories from all over the world. If you want to watch more of their work check out their playlist here 👉🏽 ---------------- This is the official BBC World Service YouTube channel. If you like what we do, you can also find us here: Instagram 👉🏽 Twitter 👉🏽 Facebook 👉🏽 BBC World Service website 👉🏽 Thanks for watching and subscribing! #BBCWorldService #WorldService #Science #AI #Artificialintelligence #Education #UK #Thailand #YouTube #Science