Trending Now - Youtube Introduces AI Chatbot Feature for Enhanced Video Search

WHO:

Techmeme - Google is the organization introducing the new features to YouTube.

TechRadar - The new feature is referred to as "Ask YouTube."

WHAT:

Techmeme - Google is introducing a new feature called "Ask YouTube" that supports conversational searches, moving away from simple keyword reliance.

9to5Google - The Gemini Omni model is described as the most realistic generative model available, enhancing user creativity in video remixes.

9to5Google - Google states that the "Ask YouTube" feature will provide results from the “most relevant videos across all of YouTube’s catalog.”

9to5Google - The Gemini Omni model allows users to recreate scenes with specific themes, such as a '90s vibe, or to insert themselves alongside favorite creators.

9to5Google - The Gemini Omni model was announced at Google I/O 2026 and is coming to YouTube within the Shorts Remix tool.

9to5Google - Users will be able to ask more complex search questions using Gemini in YouTube, which aims to make finding the right videos easier.

9to5Google - Google describes the new Gemini Omni model as the most realistic generative model available, enhancing user creativity in video remixes.

9to5Google - Google provided an example where users can ask Gemini to recreate a scene in a '90s vibe or insert themselves alongside a favorite creator.

9to5Google - The "Ask YouTube" feature will pilot with Premium members over 18, allowing for more complex search questions using Gemini.

9to5Google - Google states that results from the "Ask YouTube" feature will include the “most relevant videos across all of YouTube’s catalog.”

9to5Google - YouTube videos remixed with Gemini will not be published as new videos; each remixed video will have AI metadata labeling it as such, with a link back to the original source video.

9to5Google - Channels can choose to disable Shorts Remix to prevent other users from editing their videos with the new tool.

TechRadar - The "Ask YouTube" feature will allow users to talk to YouTube using Gemini, providing a new way to find videos.

Techmeme - Google has added a conversational search feature to YouTube.

TechRadar - The "Ask YouTube" feature allows users to interact with YouTube using Gemini to find videos.

WHERE:

Techmeme - The features are being rolled out on YouTube, a platform owned by Google.

WHEN:

9to5Google - The "Ask YouTube" feature will begin rolling out to Premium users over the age of 18 “soon.”

TechRadar - The new features will be available soon, although no specific date is provided.

WHY:

Techmeme - The conversational search feature aims to enhance user experience by allowing more natural queries instead of relying solely on keywords.

HOW:

9to5Google - The Gemini Omni model enhances the ability to create and build on each other’s imagination, improving storytelling and handling complex video and audio adjustments.

TechCrunch - Google is revamping its search experience across its platforms, including YouTube.

Techmeme - The new features utilize the Gemini Omni model in YouTube Shorts Remix and the Create app.

(UPDATED May 20, 2026 19:42 UTC)

Google is rolling out an innovative feature called "Ask YouTube," which will enable users to conduct conversational searches instead of relying solely on keywords, promising results from the most relevant videos across YouTube's extensive catalog. In addition, the new Gemini Omni model is being touted as the most realistic generative model available, allowing users to recreate scenes with specific themes and even insert themselves alongside their favorite creators. This model enhances creativity in video remixes and improves storytelling by enabling users to build on each other's imagination while managing complex video and audio adjustments.

(UPDATED May 20, 2026 17:56 UTC)

Google has announced the Gemini Omni model at Google I/O 2026, which will soon be available in the Shorts Remix tool on YouTube. This new feature allows users to ask more complex search questions, making it easier to find the right videos, and is described as the most realistic generative model available, enhancing creativity in video remixes. An example provided by Google shows users can ask Gemini to recreate a scene in a '90s vibe or insert themselves alongside a favorite creator, with the "Ask YouTube" feature set to roll out to Premium users over the age of 18 soon.

(UPDATED May 20, 2026 08:07 UTC)

YouTube is set to pilot its new "Ask YouTube" feature for Premium members over the age of 18, enabling users to pose more complex search questions using Gemini technology. Google has announced that this feature will provide results that include the most relevant videos from the entire YouTube catalog. Additionally, videos remixed with Gemini will not be published as new content; instead, they will carry AI-generated metadata and a link back to the original source, while channels have the option to disable Shorts Remix to prevent edits by other users.

(UPDATED May 20, 2026 06:20 UTC)

YouTube is set to introduce a new feature called "Ask YouTube," which will allow users to interact with the platform using Gemini, creating a more conversational way to search for videos. This development is part of Google's broader effort to revamp its search experience across all its platforms, including YouTube. With these changes, users can expect a more intuitive and engaging way to discover content online.

(UPDATED May 19, 2026 23:26 UTC)

Google is set to introduce a new conversational search feature on YouTube called "Ask YouTube," which will allow users to interact with the platform using the Gemini model to find videos. This feature aims to enhance the user experience by enabling more natural queries rather than just relying on keywords. While the rollout of these features is expected to happen soon, no specific date has been announced yet.