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YouTube has launched its conversational revolutionizing AI feature. The new feature has already successfully been tested for beta.
The company has introduced an "Ask" button underneath the video player. This button can be used by premium subscribers using Android devices in the United States to ask questions regarding specific videos.
The Ask button is distinguished by a sparkling icon that challenges people to ask about anything related to the content of a video. You can ask anything from figuring out what the video is about to summarizing content or even suggesting other videos that viewers would like to see.
"We want to provide an even more holistic, interactive experience for our viewers," a YouTube spokesperson said. This feature further commits the platform to user engagement and satisfaction. The ask button will also help content creators figure out which of their content is doing better
YouTube has not revealed the name of the LLM utilized in this feature. It did mention that the AI used data from YouTube and other public web sources. This all-inclusive approach utilized by AI will give users meaningful answers that extend beyond the information available in subtitles.
YouTube has emphasized that user privacy is very crucial in this launch. The more that users interact with the AI, the more data is gathered to fine-tune the service. However, the interactions will automatically be deleted from servers after 45 days to maintain confidentiality for user data privacy.
YouTube continues to lead innovation in this conversation of AI. YouTube also has introduced hype buttons and communities to boost creator engagement.
However, only time will show whether this feature will change personal viewing experiences and also the nature of content creators and their eventual engagement with audience members. The idea of AI in video streaming heralds a new era of interactivity in media, enhancing personalized viewing experience.
