What Is The YouTube Rekomendasikan Content Pembuatan Senjata Pada Anak-anak?

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JAKARTA YouTube, a video streaming platform, allegedly displays weapons-making content to minors. This content cannot be ignored so that it will be investigated by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

Based on Engadget's report, Bragg wants to meet directly with YouTube CEO Neal Mohan and ask why ghost weapons creation content can be published on the platform. He also wants to know why his video algorithm can target young people.

Bragg sent a request to meet Mohan. In the letter, Bragg alluded to the 2023 Technology Transparency Project study which shows that YouTube recommends a video of making phantom weapons.

This video will at least appear after underage male users play 100 video games. Actually, it doesn't matter if the weapon content you watch is the Call of Duty game, but what YouTube shows is a dangerous real weapon.

Ghost weapons are firearms assembled with 3D parts or printed components that can be purchased as kits. This weapon is a problem because it does not have a serial number, is difficult to track, and can be obtained without background checks.

The recommendation for making phantom weapons is related to the case of young people in New York City who own weapons. The children admitted to making their own weapons with the help of a YouTube tutorial. This is what Bragg is concerned about.

In fact, YouTube has been trying to delete the videos, but YouTube's efforts don't appear to be optimal. The video platform must pay attention to their content moderation and find ways to block it through the system.

YouTube had told New York Daily News that it was trying to carefully review gun manufacturing content. They are also committed to removing various content that violates its policies, including the manufacture of phantom weapons.