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Insight and Technology

YouTube's bots aren't protecting kids from all its nasty videos

YouTube has become the top source of videos for kids of all ages, but without transparency on its algorithms, it is hard for parents to trust

By Chris Baraniuk

24 January 2018

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Luke Sharrett/The New York Times/Redux/Eyevine

LOGAN PAUL is a broadcaster with an audience of almost 16 million people, but until recently, you had probably never heard of him.

Paul sparked controversy earlier this month after uploading a YouTube video of himself gawking at a body in Japan’s Aokigahara forest, which is known for the high number of suicides that have occurred there. The video was viewed millions of times before it was taken down. Paul has and YouTube has , who is one of the most popular personalities on the site. It has also

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