YouTube CEO Neal Mohan outlines his goals for 2026, focusing on empowering creators and combating low-quality AI-generated content. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining high standards while introducing new AI tools to enhance creativity and viewer experiences. Enhanced parental controls and upcoming changes to YouTube Shorts are also part of the plan.

YouTube is rolling out new parental controls that allow parents to limit their children's viewing time on YouTube Shorts. They can set timers, block Shorts entirely, and create reminders for breaks. These updates aim to improve online safety for minors and make account switching easier for families.