YouTube rolled out two of its latest AI developments: AI-powered search results and the Expansion of the conversational AI chatbot tool. Let’s understand both pieces of news.
YouTube AI-Powered Search Results
Now, YouTube Premium users in America can access YouTube’s latest AI-powered Search results carousel feature. In the latest AI development, YouTube search results will provide an AI-generated carousel. Previously, YouTube would only provide video search results; now, you can also see relevant AI-generated video snippets. Now, creators need to understand the YouTube algorithm to feature their videos in AI search results.
For example, if you searched “best places to visit in Paris,” the YouTube video search results will give you relevant snippets of videos gathered across YouTube. The results can be scrolled like a carousel. Similar to Instagram or LinkedIn, multiple posts.
Benefits of YouTube AI-Powered Search Results
Here is a list that will enhance the search result experience of viewers.
- Get quick results and multiple overviews by clicking on YouTube AI-powered search results
- You can discover more YouTube content and channels
- Jump directly to the main point of the video
- More results on a single topic
Currently, the feature is available in the US only and is only accessible to select premium users.
Expansion of Conversational AI Tool
The conversational AI is a chatbot that users can use to ask questions while watching a YouTube video. For example, when you are watching a YouTube video, you can tap on the “Ask Button.” You can ask your question in the chat or select from pre-written prompts.
The chatbot can answer questions based on the video or the web. It can also suggest similar content and even quiz on the topic. The tool was previously available only to US premium users, but with the latest development, it is now also accessible to some non-premium users.
Benefits of a conversational AI tool
Here is a list of benefits.
- While watching a video, users can find quick answers to their queries
- Users don’t need to switch to different tabs.
- Helping in Google’s AI search results.
- Quick summaries of the video
- Video content quick quiz
The tool is still in the experimental phase. The US audience can expect further rollout of the feature.
Conclusion
YouTube’s latest developments, introduced in summer 2025, include an AI-powered search results carousel and a conversational AI tool, both of which are significantly impacting the YouTube search experience. Currently, AI-powered search results are available for premium users in the US, and the conversation AI chatbot is available to some non-premium users. While the development is in its early stages, it is anticipated that further growth will follow.