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YouTube Is Working With Wikipedia to Add Context to Conspiracy Videos

CEO Susan Wojcicki talks about balancing freedom with tech platforms

Susan Wojcicki tried to answer tough questions about YouTube's responsibility at SXSW.Getty Images
By Lauren Johnson

March 13, 2018

The past 18 months have been tough for YouTube. Between discovering Russia-linked propaganda ads and dealing with brand safety issues that are a result of the platform’s sophisticated programmatic advertising, YouTube is trying to clean up its act and assure both consumers and brands that it’s a clean space.

Lauren Johnson

Lauren Johnson is a senior technology editor for Adweek, where she specializes in covering mobile, social platforms and emerging tech.

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