YouTube Introduces New AI Features, Including ‘Ask YouTube’
Among the major additions is “Ask YouTube,” an AI-powered feature designed to allow viewers to ask questions while watching a video.
YouTube has introduced a range of new artificial intelligence-powered features aimed at changing how users discover content, interact with videos and create material on the platform.
The company announced the new tools during its annual Made on YouTube event, highlighting deeper integration of AI across the video-sharing platform.
Among the major additions is “Ask YouTube,” an AI-powered feature designed to allow viewers to ask questions while watching a video.
The tool enables users to seek additional information or clarification about the content they are watching without having to leave the video experience.
YouTube is also expanding the use of artificial intelligence across content discovery and video creation, giving creators new tools to streamline production and helping viewers find relevant content more easily.
The latest updates are part of YouTube’s broader push to integrate generative AI into both the viewing and content-creation experience as competition intensifies among major technology platforms over AI-powered services.
The availability of individual features may vary by market and account as YouTube rolls out new tools to users.