YouTube unveils AI tools for creators and viewers
YouTube announced several artificial intelligence-driven platform updates on September 23, 2026. These new features aim to enhance content creation and the viewing experience with tools like conversational editing and personalized feeds.
YouTube revealed a suite of artificial intelligence-powered updates at its "Made on YouTube" event on September 23, 2026, targeting both content creators and viewers. The announcements detailed enhancements aimed at streamlining workflows and personalizing content consumption.
For viewers, a significant new feature is "Custom Feeds," enabling users to create personalized homepage tabs based on specific moods or interests, moving beyond YouTube's default algorithmic suggestions. This feature is slated for a U.S. rollout this fall.
Creators will benefit from the integration of Gemini Omni as a conversational editing assistant within the Shorts creation process and the YouTube Create app. This allows for editing tasks, such as trimming clips or syncing audio, to be executed through simple text prompts, shifting the paradigm from manual timeline manipulation.
Further updates include expanded likeness detection to cover faces, addressing concerns over AI-generated deepfakes. YouTube Live will introduce auto-dubbing for real-time translation, and Shorts will see restructuring to better support serialized content with seasons and episodes.