Google tests Ask YouTube AI chatbot search for Premium subscribers

12 articles · Updated · The Verge · Apr 28

The experiment is available to US-based YouTube Premium users aged 18 or older, offering conversational search results from videos and text.
Users can interact with the Ask YouTube feature via prompts or freeform questions, receiving AI-generated summaries, video galleries, and suggested follow-up queries.
Google plans to expand the feature beyond Premium subscribers, reflecting its broader push to integrate AI-driven search experiences across its platforms, though users are cautioned to verify AI-generated information for accuracy.

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