Abhishek Kanal

Abhishek Kanal is the Product Strategy Lead for Google's global responsibility division, focusing specifically on YouTube, a platform that reaches over 2 billion daily active users. At the forefront of combating online misinformation, Abhishek has been instrumental in developing high-value, user-visible products that provide contextual information around sensitive or misinformation-prone topics such as climate change, vaccinations, and elections. In addition to these initiatives, Abhishek leads YouTube's global election strategy. This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including liaising with policy, trust, and safety teams to mitigate the spread of election-related misinformation and to raise authoritative news sources. Beyond product initiatives, Abhishek plays a pivotal role in shaping YouTube’s misinformation policies. By partnering with experts and specialists, he not only influences YouTube's approach but also helps guide the industry at large. His work has a global impact, serving billions and striving to ensure access to reliable and accurate information in the complexities of the digital age.