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AI surfaces audience choice—not editorial gatekeeping

Mohan says the audience chooses what succeeds on YouTube. He describes the algorithm as reflecting audience feedback, in contrast with decisions made by a small group of media gatekeepers.

Neal Mohan·Published

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YouTube CEO Neal Mohan: Why We’re Betting On AI And Not Afraid Of It

Original excerpt

I often say, replace that word AI or algorithm with audience. It’s the audience that is choosing. That’s the difference between YouTube and other platforms.
Context

It’s not about the AI or the algorithm. That’s the stage. What you’re seeing in YouTube every single day is the audience giving you feedback.

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