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YouTube CEO Neal Mohan highlighted the explosive growth of Indian creators on the platform, with over 11,000 channels having over a million subscribers.
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Mohan celebrated the success of YouTube Shorts, which has garnered trillions of views in India, and stressed the role of YouTube in fostering communities around shared passions.
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He emphasized the role of generative AI in shaping the future of creation on YouTube, while committing to responsible AI development.
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan recently visited India, his ancestral homeland, to deliver a passionate speech at the company’s Brandcast event. He highlighted the remarkable growth of Indian creators on the platform, with over 11,000 channels now having over a million subscribers. This represents a 50% increase year over year, demonstrating the evolving landscape of entertainment where creators are the new A-listers.
Mohan also celebrated the success of YouTube Shorts, which was first launched in India and has now garnered trillions of views in the country. He emphasized the role of YouTube in fostering communities around shared passions, such as comedy, cricket content, and music videos. Looking forward, Mohan highlighted the role of generative AI in shaping the future of creation on YouTube, while committing to responsible AI development.
