Under Wojcicki’s [Youtube CEO] leadership, she urged more governments to enact speech laws to crack down on ‘unapproved’ online speech.
That doesn't help contribute to any sympathy.
I reread that line. She wasn't coming out against free speech. She was asking for clarity. If governments want to impose restrictions on free speech they should clearly define what those restrictions are. On the other hand she was for restrictions here at home (Covid, WHO..etc)