YouTube Tests New “AI Extraction” Tool for Video Summaries
(Google YouTube tests “AI Extraction”)
YouTube announced a new test feature called “AI Extraction”. This feature aims to create short summaries for longer videos. The summaries appear directly under some videos on the watch page. YouTube hopes this helps viewers quickly understand video content.
The test is active now. It is available only to a small group of users. These users must be signed into YouTube. They also need to opt into the experiment. YouTube is testing this feature on English-language videos. The test covers various video types.
YouTube believes AI Extraction could save viewers time. People might use it to decide if a video is worth watching. The tool might also help people find key points fast. YouTube is clear this is an early experiment. They are gathering user feedback actively. Changes to the feature are likely based on this input.
(Google YouTube tests “AI Extraction”)
A YouTube spokesperson confirmed the test. They stated the company constantly explores new AI tools. The goal is improving the user experience. This experiment focuses specifically on video understanding. YouTube provided no specific timeline for a wider release. They also shared no details about potential future applications. The company confirmed the test is running.