YouTube Introduces AI Comment Summaries, Conversational Chatbot Tool For Videos
YouTube recently announced it will be delving deeper into the world of artificial intelligence with the introduction of two experimental features.
These tests, though relatively small in scale, could potentially transform the way users engage with videos and comments on the platform.
The first trial aims to streamline the often chaotic comment sections on YouTube videos. To achieve this, YouTube is using AI to organize large comment sections into easily digestible themes.
This feature is designed to make it easier for users to understand and participate in comment conversations.
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If users are selected to be part of this experiment, they’ll notice a new option to sort comments by ‘Topics’ when opening the comment section on mobile.
These topics will be generated by the site’s algorithm and are intended to help users quickly navigate discussions and find relevant comments.
Creators can also use these comment summaries to better engage with their audience or gain inspiration for new content.
It’s important to note that these comment topics are extracted from published comments only and are currently only available in the English language.
The second feature involves a conversational AI tool designed to provide users with more information and engagement options while watching videos.
This function enables viewers to ask questions about the video they’re watching, receive recommendations for related content, and more, all without interrupting playback.
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For certain academic videos, the tool goes even further by offering quizzes and responses to encourage deeper understanding.
Those participating in this experiment can access the tool by tapping ‘Ask’ beneath select videos and can start by asking questions about the video or choosing from suggested prompts.
Initially, this feature is available to a limited number of users on select videos. Soon, YouTube Premium members in the US on Android devices will have the opportunity to join this experiment.
This article was crafted with assistance from an AI engine, and has been manually reviewed & edited.
