Google is trying out something different: conversational AI on YouTube’s TV apps.
This big move brings the “Ask” feature to your smart TVs, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. It’s a game-changer because for the first time, you can actually use your TV remote’s microphone to ask questions about the video you’re watching, with Gemini doing the heavy lifting to give you the answers.
This chatty AI tool has been on the YouTube website and mobile apps for a bit, but now TVs are finally getting some love.
In this small test, users who are in the club will spot an “Ask” button beneath videos. Hitting that button opens the AI tool, where you can either pick from suggested prompts or go wild and ask your own questions using voice.
For instance, let’s say you’re watching a cooking tutorial; you could ask, “What ingredients are they using for this recipe?” or during a music video, “What’s the story behind these lyrics?”
Google states the feature is currently available in English, Hindi, Spanish, Portuguese, and Korean, and only in a few spots.
The rollout is still experimental, with only a small bunch of users included. Apps will need to be updated to fully support the feature, so don’t hold your breath for widespread availability right away. Nevertheless, this action signals Google’s intent to make YouTube more interactive, transforming passive viewing into a conversational experience.
YouTube is stepping up its game, becoming more than just a video platform by bringing conversational AI right into its TV apps.
This shift is designed to revamp how you watch stuff, letting you actually chat with the content, ask questions while the video is playing, and get these cool, AI-driven summaries, like the best parts or what a word means, all without pausing the action.
.jpg "No Bad Weather: Stay Warm by Dressing in Layers")
