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Google Fined for AI-Driven Spread of Health Misinformation During Covid-19

September 15, 2026
oecd:2026-09-15-4b1fView source ↗

What happened

A Brazilian court ordered Google Brasil to pay R$ 5 million for collective moral damages after YouTube's AI-driven recommendation algorithms amplified false health information during the Covid-19 pandemic, causing public health risks. The court rejected demands for stricter content controls, citing constitutional protections.

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Sources and evidence

OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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Google Fined for AI-Driven Spread of Health Misinformation During Covid-19
2026-09-15