YouTube has announced plans to introduce new generative AI features for its premium package subscribers. These features include a conversational tool that utilizes AI to answer questions and provide recommendations related to YouTube's content, as well as a comments summarization tool.

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Users can access these features on an opt-in basis through YouTube's experimentation hub, youtube.com/new. The conversational tool will be available in the next few weeks, while the topic summarization tool will undergo testing with a select group of users who sign up for the experiment through the website.

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The conversational tool will use large language models to generate responses based on information from YouTube and the web, enhancing viewers' engagement with the content. It allows users to ask questions about the video they're watching and discover related content without interrupting playback. Initially, the feature will be available in the U.S. and on Android devices via the video's watch page for YouTube Premium members.

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The comments summarizer, powered by generative AI, will organize and summarize discussions within video comments, facilitating easy catch-up and offering insights to content creators. These experiments will continue over the coming weeks and months, with feedback from users playing a crucial role in their development.