Google has kicked off a new experiment on YouTube, and it’s got AI written all over it. They’ve launched ‘Ask YouTube,’ a feature that turns searching into a chat-like experience. If you’re a YouTube Premium subscriber in the US and over 18, you can try it out now. Why does this matter? Well, it could totally change how we find videos on YouTube.
With ‘Ask YouTube,’ you get a sleek AI-driven interface where searches feel more like a conversation. For example, if you type in ‘short history of the Apollo 11 moon landing,’ you’ll see a summary of the mission, video galleries, and even some YouTube Shorts. It’s like having a virtual assistant guiding your YouTube journey. This feature is a promising step forward, not unlike Spotify’s recent fitness hub integration, in making platforms more interactive and user-friendly.
However, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. During testing, some factual errors popped up, like mistaking details about the discontinued Steam Controller, which is a reminder to always double-check AI-generated info. Speaking of which, if you’re curious about the controller, check out our piece on Steam Controller’s price.
Google plans to roll this out to non-Premium users soon, so keep an eye out. As Google continues to innovate with AI, remember to stay savvy and verify the info you find!
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