Google is testing AI chatbot search for YouTube
Published: (April 27, 2026 at 08:01 PM EDT)
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Source: The Verge
Source: The Verge
Overview
Google is testing an AI Mode‑like search experience for YouTube. The company describes it as “a new way to search on YouTube that feels more like a conversation,” with results that can include long‑form videos, YouTube Shorts, and text about the query. The experiment is currently available to YouTube Premium subscribers in the United States who are 18 years or older.
When enabled, an Ask YouTube button appears in the search bar. Clicking the bar shows prompt suggestions such as:
- “funny baby elephant playing clips”
- “summary of the rules of volleyball”
- “short history of the Apollo 11 moon landing”