Google just turned YouTube into an AI chatbot, with a new 'Ask YouTube' feature that finds the perfect video
Google has introduced a new feature called 'Ask YouTube' that allows users to ask detailed questions to find relevant videos. This feature utilizes AI technology to provide specific video recommendations and direct users to the relevant parts of those videos. Currently, 'Ask YouTube' will only be available in the US starting this summer.
- ▪The 'Ask YouTube' feature enables users to ask complex questions instead of searching for videos traditionally.
- ▪It uses Google's Gemini AI to deliver written answers along with relevant video links.
- ▪The feature is set to launch in the US this summer, similar to the recently introduced 'Ask Maps'.
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Computing Internet Websites & Apps Google just turned YouTube into an AI chatbot, with a new 'Ask YouTube' feature that finds the perfect video News By James Rogerson published 19 May 2026 Looking for a video? Just ask When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images / NurPhoto (left) / Google (right)) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Google has announced a new feature called 'Ask YouTube'This lets you ask lengthy and detailed questions when looking for a videoIt uses Gemini, and makes the service a bit more like a chatbotGoogle I/O 2026 is…
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