The Vergecast Recapping Code Conference, Youtube’s CEO apologizes, and the Pixel 4 leaks
Jun 14, 2019
Megan Farokhmanesh, a reporter at The Verge focusing on gaming news, joins the discussion following the Code Conference. The team dives into YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki’s controversial apology amid rising content moderation challenges. They also share excitement over leaked details about the upcoming Pixel 4 and explore innovative features that could set it apart from competitors. The conversation wraps up with highlights from E3, including Nintendo’s latest game announcements and the buzz surrounding anticipated titles like Skate 4.
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Code Conference Launches
- Products like Siri and Bing launched at previous Code/D Conferences.
- These events served as major product launch platforms before live video streaming.
Wojcicki's Blind Spot
- YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki's CodeCon interview revealed a lack of grasp on platform issues.
- Her responses seemed sincere, yet she failed to address core problems like bad actors gaming the algorithm.
Wojcicki's Dilemma
- Wojcicki's evasiveness might stem from a lack of solutions to YouTube's problems.
- Admitting helplessness is worse than appearing unaware.