Neal Mohan

Neal Mohan is the current CEO of YouTube. He is newsworthy due to increasing pressure on the platform regarding its impact on children and young adults. Recently, YouTube has been criticized by advocacy groups for allegedly serving low-quality, AI-generated videos, dubbed 'AI slop,' to children through the YouTube Kids app. This has prompted calls for greater protection for vulnerable audiences. Furthermore, YouTube, under Mohan's leadership, was found liable in a landmark social media addiction case in California, alongside Meta. A jury awarded damages to a plaintiff who alleged addiction to platforms like YouTube and Instagram during their youth, claiming the companies are responsible for addictive design. These legal and ethical challenges highlight the significant role and responsibility Mohan holds in shaping YouTube's policies and content moderation practices, particularly concerning the well-being of its younger users.