YouTube is testing an AI search mode that 'feels more like a conversation'
YouTube is testing an AI-powered search feature called 'Ask YouTube' that allows users to ask complex questions and receive combined video and text results, with the ability to follow up for deeper exploration. The feature is currently available to Premium subscribers in the U.S. aged 18 and over as part of a limited experiment. While early tests show it can provide useful summaries and timestamped videos, some queries return standard search results or inaccurate information. The rollout reflects Google's broader push to integrate AI across its services despite user skepticism.
- ▪Ask YouTube is an experimental AI search feature that provides comprehensive results including video and text based on user questions.
- ▪The feature is available from April 28 to June 8 for YouTube Premium users in the U.S. who are 18 or older.
- ▪Users can ask follow-up questions to refine their search and explore topics in greater depth.
- ▪Early testing revealed that some results were inaccurate or reverted to standard video lists instead of AI-generated summaries.
- ▪The feature is part of Google's broader strategy to embed AI across its product suite.
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