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How would you improve YouTube’s recommendation algorithm?

Focus on identifying specific pain points in YouTube's current recommendation system, such as issues with content diversity, user engagement, or the potential for echo chambers. Consider both user experience and business objectives, discussing how your improvements could enhance viewer satisfaction while also driving watch time and ad revenue. Be prepared to suggest concrete changes, such as incorporating more user feedback mechanisms, refining content categorization, or leveraging machine learning techniques. Lastly, think about how you would measure the success of your proposed improvements over time.

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