YouTube is soon set to undergo major changes. Users will now be able to create custom feeds and use GIFs in comments. Learn about the full details of the new features.
YouTube will soon undergo major changes.
YouTube is preparing to transform its users' video viewing and content engagement experience. At its Made on YouTube event, the company announced several new features. The most interesting feature is Custom Feeds, which will allow users to create custom video feeds based on their preferences using AI. Additionally, the option to post GIFs in the comments section will soon be available.
Create your own custom feed with AI
According to media reports, YouTube's Custom Feeds feature will allow users to create separate video feeds based on their preferences and needs. Users can specify in plain language what types of videos they want to see. For example, a feed could be created for workout videos, longer documentary videos, or videos from new creators in a specific category.
In this feature, AI will manage videos based on your preferences. According to the report, Google's Gemini AI model will be used for this. The created feed will appear as a separate tab on YouTube's homepage. Users will also be able to create multiple custom feeds as needed.
The feature will launch soon in the US.
Custom Feeds will initially be available to users in the US. According to the company, the feature will soon be available on the web, mobile, and TV. This means users will be able to ask YouTube to select content based on their different moods, interests, or routines.
Importantly, Custom Feeds won't replace YouTube's existing main feed. Instead, users will have the option to switch between different feeds based on their needs.
You can now send GIFs in comments.
YouTube's comments section is also set to undergo a major change. Users will soon be able to post GIFs instead of just text when commenting on videos. A searchable library of GIFs will be available on the platform, allowing users to select their favorite GIFs and add them to their comments.
This feature is expected to be available globally on YouTube's mobile app by the end of this year and will open up new ways for users to express their reactions in the comments section.
It will be easier to comment on TV too
Commenting is also being simplified in the YouTube TV app. On supported TVs, users will be able to speak their comments with their voice, and text-to-speech technology will convert them into comments. This could reduce the hassle of typing long comments using the remote.
With these features, YouTube is focusing on increasing AI-based personalization and user interaction on its platform. Changes like Custom Feeds and GIF comments could significantly change the way you watch videos, discover content, and react to them on YouTube.
