tech
January 21, 2026
YouTubers will be able to make Shorts with their own AI likenesses
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TL;DR
- YouTube will launch new AI tools for creators in 2026.
- Creators will be able to make YouTube Shorts using their "own likeness."
- New AI features include creating games from text prompts and experimenting with music.
- YouTube is actively working to combat AI-generated spam and low-quality content.
- Image posts will be integrated directly into the Shorts feed.
- YouTube Shorts averages 200 billion daily views.