It is reported that Russia used YouTube to spread propaganda. RT is a Russian State backed news agency.
The channel receives billions of views. They celebrated their achievement of a billion views in 2013.
Investigators are looking into claims that RT could have spread propaganda. It is believed that RT is the “principal International propaganda outlet” for Kremlin.
They are used to do most of Russia‘s information warfare Worldwide. RT is accused of using its resources to help destroy Hillary Clinton.
She eventually lost the election to Trump. Investigators believe that social media played a vital role in her loss.
YouTube
Senator Mark Warner said “more than half of American adults say they watch YouTube, and younger viewers are moving to YouTube at staggering numbers.”
Senator Mark Warner is the Vice Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee.
He said “YouTube is a target-rich environment for any disinformation campaign. Russian or otherwise that represents a long-term, next-generation challenge.”
Chris Dale of YouTube said they carry “a wide variety of news channels.” He also said those channels represent “an array of viewpoints across the political spectrum.”
RT has over 2.2 million subscribers giving it a very far reach. It is very clear that RT sees value in using YouTube.
