Google is reportedly bringing the power of Gemini AI to YouTube. The company is said to be experimenting with bringing Gemini-powered conversational AI tools to YouTube on smart TVs, along with gaming consoles and streaming devices. This will allow users to ask questions about the video using voice commands from the remote, just like they would talk to Gemini Live. The feature has been available on YouTube’s website and mobile app for some time, and is currently being tested with a “small group of users” on the TV platform, 9to5google reports. This is the first time that the AI assistant will work on the largest screen, the report added.
How conversational AI works
According to the report, conversational AI will appear as a “ask a question” button below videos on YouTube. When a user selects this, they can choose from suggested prompts or use the microphone button to ask a question aloud, as is done in Gemini Live. For TVs with remote controls with built-in microphones, users can press the microphone button to launch conversational AI tools directly. On TVs that don’t have a dedicated microphone button, first[質問]You can move to the button. According to Google, Gemini works in the background to analyze videos and provide answers in real time.We’re experimenting with bringing YouTube’s conversational AI tools to smart TVs, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. If you are eligible, you can access it by:
- While watching the video, select the “Question” button to open the AI tool.
- Choose from suggested prompts or use the microphone button to ask your question aloud.
If your TV remote has a microphone button, you can also use it to launch conversational AI tools to ask questions. For example, you can say, “What ingredients are used in this recipe?” or “What is the story behind the lyrics of this song?”We’re starting with a small group of users and will keep everyone updated on future expansions.The conversational AI tool is currently available in English, Hindi, Spanish, Portuguese, and Korean in select regions, the report said, adding that Google did not disclose which specific regions were included in the test or how many users would have access.The company also hasn’t released any images of how the feature will look on TV screens. If you’re part of a test group and the YouTube TV app[質問]If you find the button, Google would welcome feedback about how the app works.
