Google is testing AI chatbot search for YouTube

Google is piloting a new AI-driven search experience for YouTube, dubbed "Ask YouTube," which aims to provide conversational results. This feature, currently available to YouTube Premium subscribers in the US aged 18 and older, integrates longform videos, YouTube Shorts, and text summaries in response to user queries. When activated, a search bar displays an "Ask YouTube" button, and clicking it reveals prompts or a text box for questions. The results page initially shows a loading icon before populating with a text summary, followed by relevant videos categorized under thematic headers, and potentially Shorts. The system also offers follow-up prompts for deeper dives or related topics. While the AI can provide detailed summaries and curate video content, the article notes a factual error in a test query about the Steam Controller, underscoring the need for users to verify the accuracy of AI-generated information. Google plans to expand this experiment to non-Premium users, indicating a significant future for this AI integration on YouTube.

(Source：The Verge)