"BBC chief proposes ‘public service algorithm’ with YouTube-style user-generated content
Speaking at Edinburgh TV festival, Matt Brittin says BBC platform would be free from interests of US tech giants" from "The Guardian" by Michael Savage.

" While stating it was not BBC policy, Brittin raised the idea of turning an “iPlayer 2.0” into a YouTube-style site hosting appropriate content from creators. It would be built around an algorithm aimed at “educating, informing and entertaining the public here and ideally around the world”."  "The idea would be a big departure from the current iPlayer, which Brittin said had “fallen behind”. "
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