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The technology used by YouTube to censor pornography is sophisticated and capable of identifying such content before it is fully uploaded to the site. This technology could potentially be applied to filter other types of illegal content, such as videos promoting terrorism or other illegal activities. However, the application of this technology for such purposes would require the willingness and commitment of tech companies to expand its use beyond its current scope.
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Claims that platforms don't have the capabilities to monitor for this sort of activity are false. YouTube effectively censors pornography using sophisticated technology to spot it before it is even fully uploaded to the site. This same technology could easily be used to filter for ISIS videos or other illegal content. Unfortunately, it does not appear that big tech is going to be reigned in anytime soon. In 2016, a US official in charge of copyrights began analyzing the provisions that permit social media companies to display pirated and illegal content. She "requested comments" about whether these laws should be changed. Getting wind of the situation, Google created a "proxy organization" called Fight for the Future that "generated thousands of automated comments on the regulations.gov website opposing any changes to ." Also, that official was pushed out of her job at Google's behest.
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