The Intelligence from The Economist Everything in moderation: YouTube
May 6, 2019
Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube, shares her biggest challenge: moderating vast amounts of content, with 500 hours uploaded every minute. Adam Roberts discusses innovative Chicago programs tackling gun violence, inspired by West African research, highlighting community empowerment. Emma Duncan examines the decline of royal families, questioning their relevance in today’s world while noting those that persist against the odds. The conversation dives into the complexities of governance and social issues, providing an insightful look at modern dynamics.
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New Zealand Massacre Video
- Susan Wojcicki, YouTube's CEO, learned about the New Zealand massacre shortly after it started.
- Despite efforts, the video kept being re-uploaded faster than YouTube could remove it.
YouTube's Moderation Challenge
- YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki expresses confidence in handling content moderation, despite past reactive approaches.
- The platform's scale, with 500 hours of video uploaded every minute, presents a significant challenge.
Solving Content Moderation
- Wojcicki aims to "solve" content moderation with AI, similar to Mark Zuckerberg's past claims.
- Zuckerberg now embraces government regulation, a shift from earlier confidence.