X Appoints New Head of Safety Amid Ongoing Changes
By
Yuri Ishikawa
1 min read
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X has announced the appointment of new safety executives, Kylie McRoberts as Head of Safety and Yale Cohen as Head of Brand Safety and Advertiser Solutions, aiming to lead the company's efforts to address hate speech and terrorist content. This decision comes as part of X's plan to hire 100 new safety employees following previous cuts. Since Elon Musk took over, the head of safety position has been unsettled, with McRoberts being the third person to hold the title in less than two years. Not much is known about McRoberts, but she has been praised for her initiatives to improve transparency and security within the company. Her appointment signals X's ongoing commitment to enhancing safety measures and reassuring its stakeholders.