YouTube is testing a chat-style search that cuts the scrolling
YouTube is testing a chat-style AI search feature called 'Ask YouTube' that provides summaries, key points, and curated video clips in a conversational format. Available to U.S. YouTube Premium users aged 18 and older, the test runs until June 8. Instead of traditional video lists, users can ask questions and receive synthesized answers with timestamps and follow-up options. The feature aims to streamline discovery, though early tests show it may deliver inaccurate information at times.
- ▪YouTube's 'Ask YouTube' feature uses AI to deliver summaries, video clips, and key points in a chat-like interface.
- ▪The test is limited to YouTube Premium subscribers in the U.S. who are 18 or older.
- ▪Users can ask follow-up questions to refine their search results within a single session.
- ▪The feature is accessible through the YouTube Labs page and runs as an experiment until June 8, 2026.
- ▪Early reports indicate the AI may provide incorrect information, highlighting the need for user skepticism.
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