YouTube CEO on content moderation: 'Where the world was five years ago is very different' than today
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Neal Mohan, the CEO of YouTube, outlines the platform's commitment to balancing safety and free expression. He explains the core mission of YouTube is to allow everyone to have a voice. Despite external pressures regarding content moderation, particularly from the administration, Mohan reinforces that community guidelines are essential for maintaining a safe space where creators can express their ideas and earn a living. He asserts that the rules, such as restrictions on pornography and scams, serve the greater purpose of allowing diverse voices to be heard responsibly.
Mohan emphasizes YouTube's core mission to promote free expression and give everyone a voice, ensuring that creators can share ideas without undue restrictions.
He acknowledges the tension between content moderation efforts and external pressures, especially regarding public health, stressing the importance of community guidelines for safety.
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