The Instagram Stories - Social Media News 12-2-25 - Ask Me Anything from YouTube CEO Neal Mohan
Dec 2, 2025
Neal Mohan, the CEO of YouTube, dives into an engaging Q&A, revealing his vision for the platform's future. He discusses YouTube's commitment to supporting creators and the exciting new feature, 'Recap,' akin to Spotify Wrapped. Mohan emphasizes authenticity as key to growth and explores how AI will enhance creative tools while keeping control in creators' hands. He also reflects on YouTube's mission to give everyone a voice and balances freedom of speech with community guidelines. Adam Mosseri joins in to explain Instagram's new 'Notes' feature, fostering conversation.
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Prioritize Authenticity Over Tricks
- Be authentic in your content and let your personality drive creation.
- Neal Mohan says authenticity outperforms tricks like thumbnails or algorithm hacks.
Work With YouTube To Shape Tools
- Collaborate with YouTube and give feedback to shape product features.
- Neal Mohan says many YouTube products are co-developed with creators through ongoing feedback.
AI Empowers Creators, Not Replaces Them
- AI will be a set of tools that empower creators rather than replace them.
- Neal Mohan expects creators to remain in control despite AI's impact on the creative process.