In this talk, Cristos Goodrow will explore ethical challenges and considerations behind designing YouTube’s recommendation systems, focusing on balancing user value with social responsibility. He will highlight the importance of prioritizing well-being and transparency in algorithm development, advocating for an approach that fosters both user value and responsible discovery while addressing misinformation and autonomy.
This event is open to the public and welcomes everyone to join.
Bio:
Cristos Goodrow is a Vice President of Engineering at YouTube where he is responsible for Core Experiences, which includes Search, Recommendations, and the main YouTube app. Previously, he was an Engineering Director in Google Shopping. Prior to Google, Cristos was Director of Search Engine Software at Amazon, and worked in engineering at several startup companies.
Cristos studied mathematics and computer science at Cornell, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Berkeley.