YouTube Unveils AI Tools, Custom Feeds

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YouTube has launched new AI-powered tools and custom feeds at its Made On event. These updates aim to improve how users find content, how creators make it, and how brands connect with audiences. You can now get personalized video feeds based on what you want to watch.

What’s New in YouTube’s AI Tools

YouTube is rolling out several AI features to help users and creators. One of the biggest changes is the expanded Custom Feeds option. You can now ask for specific types of videos, and YouTube will show you a tailored selection instead of letting you scroll aimlessly.

Custom Feeds: A Personalized Experience

This feature lets you describe what you’re looking for, and YouTube will generate a video feed around that. It was first tested with some users in May and is now available to all U.S. users this fall.

Improvements for Creators and Viewers

The changes aren’t just for viewers. YouTube is making it easier to engage with content across devices. Image carousel posts are now available in the Shorts feed, and TV viewers can see image posts on channel pages.

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Shorts Series: Easier Storytelling

You can now group Shorts into seasons, making it easier to tell stories and keep your audience coming back. YouTube is also using Google’s Gemini Omni AI tools to help you edit videos more efficiently.

What Livestreamers Can Expect

Livestreamers will get some new tools too. YouTube is testing real-time auto-dubbing to help break down language barriers. This feature will be available in English and Spanish early next year.

Live Showdowns: A New Way to Engage

You can now compete with other streamers for viewer donations during live sessions. This could bring more energy and interaction to livestreams.

Enhancing Community Interaction

You can now watch and chat with others on any video, not just livestreams. This feature, called Watch With, helps build a stronger sense of community across the platform.

YouTube Studio Gets AI Upgrades

What Does This Mean for You?

YouTube is using AI to make content creation and consumption more efficient. But some creators wonder if these tools will help or hurt creativity. The answer isn’t clear yet, but it’s part of a bigger trend in tech.

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