Conservative content creators doubt YouTube’s free speech turnaround: ‘Just lip service’

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YouTube has rolled out a pilot program that grants previously banned content creators the opportunity to create a new channel despite past violations, but there is some doubt among conservatives as to whether the video platform has moved past its censorship days.

On Oct. 9, YouTube announced the “second chance” program as an avenue for certain creators to return to the platform if their channels were terminated. While most can apply for the program, YouTube reserves the right to bar access for people accused of copyright infringement or those who previously violated its Creator Responsibility policies.

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