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February 19, 2026
YouTube’s latest experiment brings its conversational AI tool to TVs
YouTube is testing conversational AI on smart TVs, allowing viewers to ask the assistant questions related to the video they're watching on the big screen.
TL;DR
- YouTube's conversational AI tool, previously on mobile and web, is now being tested on smart TVs, gaming consoles, and streaming devices.
- Users can ask questions about video content directly on their TV screen using an 'Ask' button or the remote's microphone.
- The feature is currently available to a select group of users over 18 and supports several languages.
- This expansion aligns with increased YouTube viewing on televisions, surpassing other major streaming platforms in audience time.
- Competitors like Amazon (Alexa+ on Fire TV), Roku, and Netflix are also developing and deploying AI features for TV experiences.
- YouTube is also implementing other AI enhancements, including video upscaling, comment summarization, and AI-driven search results.
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