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YouTube Introduces New AI Tools for Creators
YouTube showcased new AI-powered tools for creators at its annual “Made on YouTube” event. The new features cover many tasks, from providing video feedback to analyzing channel metrics. The platform will test different titles, thumbnails and video versions. The goal is to determine which option generates the most watch time. The tools are being added to YouTube Studio.
One of the main new features is an AI agent that runs in the background. It is an automated assistant that independently carries out assigned tasks. The agent will review older videos to find content that is becoming popular again or gaining new relevance because of current events. It will then recommend changing the title and thumbnail. It will also prepare a presentation for sponsors based on audience data. “Ask Studio” will watch unpublished videos and provide personalized advice on their pacing, structure and story. The tool will consider previous videos and user comments when generating alternative titles and thumbnails. It will also explain changes in channel metrics in plain language. The service will be available in the iOS and Android apps. A research feed will show topics attracting interest on the platform. The dynamic thumbnail feature will test 3 images for each video among different audience groups. Creators will also be able to compare 3 versions of a video with different introductions and structures. Creators can choose to keep the winning option. If no choice is made, the system will automatically select it after 7 days. YouTube has already conducted more than 40 million tests of titles and thumbnails. Starting in 2027, the platform will allow creators to test 3 different versions of a Short. In shopping videos, artificial intelligence will automatically tag products. This will allow creators to earn revenue from affiliate programs. Amazon’s affiliate program will expand beyond the US. Automatic real-time dubbing of livestreams into other languages will be tested early next year. With “Live showdown,” creators will be able to start joint streams and be matched with other streamers. A voice-based editing feature for Shorts and additional tools within YouTube Create were also announced.
The number of people watching YouTube videos on televisions continues to grow. For more than half of the top 100 creators, their videos are watched most often on televisions. Short, vertical and episodic microdramas surpassed 6.5 billion views in the first half of 2026. The total watch time for these videos increased 50% year over year. Views of microdramas on televisions also rose 90% compared with the previous year. Creators who use artificial intelligence are concerned that mistakes could reduce the trust placed in them. YouTube believes there is a distinction between tools that speed up work and systems that produce content from start to finish. According to the company, entrusting artificial intelligence with scriptwriting, filming and production of the entire video constitutes problematic use. YouTube has not released figures proving that the new tools improve viewership metrics. The platform has only said that these features save time.
One of the main new features is an AI agent that runs in the background. It is an automated assistant that independently carries out assigned tasks. The agent will review older videos to find content that is becoming popular again or gaining new relevance because of current events. It will then recommend changing the title and thumbnail. It will also prepare a presentation for sponsors based on audience data. “Ask Studio” will watch unpublished videos and provide personalized advice on their pacing, structure and story. The tool will consider previous videos and user comments when generating alternative titles and thumbnails. It will also explain changes in channel metrics in plain language. The service will be available in the iOS and Android apps. A research feed will show topics attracting interest on the platform. The dynamic thumbnail feature will test 3 images for each video among different audience groups. Creators will also be able to compare 3 versions of a video with different introductions and structures. Creators can choose to keep the winning option. If no choice is made, the system will automatically select it after 7 days. YouTube has already conducted more than 40 million tests of titles and thumbnails. Starting in 2027, the platform will allow creators to test 3 different versions of a Short. In shopping videos, artificial intelligence will automatically tag products. This will allow creators to earn revenue from affiliate programs. Amazon’s affiliate program will expand beyond the US. Automatic real-time dubbing of livestreams into other languages will be tested early next year. With “Live showdown,” creators will be able to start joint streams and be matched with other streamers. A voice-based editing feature for Shorts and additional tools within YouTube Create were also announced. The number of people watching YouTube videos on televisions continues to grow. For more than half of the top 100 creators, their videos are watched most often on televisions. Short, vertical and episodic microdramas surpassed 6.5 billion views in the first half of 2026. The total watch time for these videos increased 50% year over year. Views of microdramas on televisions also rose 90% compared with the previous year. Creators who use artificial intelligence are concerned that mistakes could reduce the trust placed in them. YouTube believes there is a distinction between tools that speed up work and systems that produce content from start to finish. According to the company, entrusting artificial intelligence with scriptwriting, filming and production of the entire video constitutes problematic use. YouTube has not released figures proving that the new tools improve viewership metrics. The platform has only said that these features save time.