YouTube CEO Neal Mohan says the company is working to improve the platform for creators, even though some recent updates have been controversial.
As a longtime YouTube fan, I’ve seen it change a lot over the years! It started as a place to upload longer videos, and that’s still a big part of it, but it’s definitely not just about those anymore. They’ve really had to adapt to keep up with everything else online.
Many people are now spending a lot of time watching YouTube Shorts, and artificial intelligence is being used more and more in creating them. This, combined with AI-powered content moderation, has led to criticism of both the platform and its CEO, Neal Mohan.
In early 2026, Mohan stated the company will address the issue of low-quality, AI-generated content and prioritize supporting original creators with several upcoming changes.
Neal Mohan says YouTube is trying to be “perfect”
In an interview with CNBC’s Leaders Playbook, the YouTube CEO explained that they are continually striving to improve the platform and make it the best it can be.
We’re focused on creating a truly top-tier platform – and when I say platform, I mean every aspect needs to be excellent. That includes the technology, the user experience, and everything viewers interact with, like the interface and sound quality. It all has to be perfect.
“But, the people that are on the stage are our creators.”
There’s been a lot of criticism aimed at YouTube’s CEO, Mohan, and the company’s increasing reliance on artificial intelligence. For example, popular online personality MoistCr1TiKaL labeled Mohan as unrealistic and overly optimistic about AI’s potential.
Following a series of account bans last December, he stated that he hadn’t observed any benefits from the AI tools Neal often praises, describing them as a significant problem.
It seems likely Neal would be open to handing over control of YouTube to AI eventually. The issue is that his recent interview really shows how out of touch the company’s leadership, specifically Neal’s, has become.
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2026-01-28 15:51