YouTube lets you ask AI to create a custom video feed
▼ Summary
– YouTube is launching an AI feature that creates a personalized video feed based on user descriptions of interests, moods, or topics.
– Users can pin the custom feed to the top of their YouTube homepage for easy access.
– The feature is rolling out with English language support to signed-in YouTube users in the US on mobile and desktop.
– To use it, users click the “Your custom feed” tab and enter a prompt into the AI text box.
YouTube is introducing an AI-powered tool that lets you generate a custom video feed simply by describing what you’re in the mood to watch. Instead of scrolling through endless recommendations, you can now tell the platform what you want , whether it’s a specific topic, a certain vibe, or a recurring interest , and it will build a feed around that description. Once created, you can pin this personalized feed to the top of your YouTube homepage for quick and easy access anytime.
According to YouTube’s official announcement, the feature is designed to help users surface content that aligns with their current preferences, making the browsing experience more intuitive and less cluttered. The custom feed can be based on anything from a favorite hobby to a particular mood, and the AI handles the heavy lifting of curating relevant videos.
For now, the rollout is limited to signed-in YouTube users in the United States who are using the mobile app or desktop version, with support for English-language prompts. To get started, simply click on the “Your custom feed” tab at the top of your YouTube homepage and type a description into the AI text box. You can also choose from a set of suggested prompts if you’re not sure where to begin. The feature is expected to expand to more regions and languages over time.
(Source: The Verge)
