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.
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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.
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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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