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Google claims US government pressured YouTube to remove user-generated COVID videos

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Google has accused the US government of pressuring YouTube to remove user-generated videos related to COVID-19. The company claims that the government used legal means to force the removal of these videos, which were critical of the government's handling of the pandemic. Google's statement raises concerns about censorship and freedom of speech on online platforms. The incident highlights the complex relationship between tech companies and government regulations regarding content moderation.

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