YouTube is launching advanced features to search for relevant videos with your smartphone camera, share channel QR codes, and get AI-generated summaries of live chats.
New features of YouTube
Video search using the camera
The YouTube video hosting team is testing an innovative feature for searching video content using the camera of a mobile device and Google Lens technologies. Thanks to the innovation, users will be able to find video materials relevant to the objects they observe around them in the real world. To use this feature, participating viewers will only need to click the Lens button in the search bar and take a photo of the object of interest. YouTube will suggest relevant videos based on the resulting image, and additional information about the visual elements can be obtained through integration with Google search. The innovative feature is currently being tested on a small percentage of Android device users.
Channel QR codes for easy subscription
Another innovation that is going through the experimental stage is are QR codes of YouTube channels. This feature is designed to make it easier for content authors to attract new subscribers through a simplified mechanism for sharing their channels. Video bloggers participating in testing will be able to share the QR code with the audience by going to the bottom menu of the application to the “You” tab, clicking the Share your channel button and selecting the QR code option. For viewers, the channel code is available through the settings menu on the page of the author of interest. You can scan QR codes both online and offline.
Automated summaries of broadcast chats
The third experimental feature being implemented on the platform is automated summaries live broadcast chats generated using artificial intelligence technologies. Eligible test participants will see a banner with a similar outcome at the top of the chat after joining a live stream with high chat activity. The results will contain information generated based on messages published by users without taking into account filtered and prohibited content. So far, this experiment is being conducted in a limited number of countries, reaching a small proportion of viewers joining English-language live broadcasts.
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- YouTube is a popular video hosting, platform for viewing, downloading and sharing video content.
- Google Lens is a computer vision technology from Google for searching information and visually analyzing surrounding objects using a smartphone camera.
- QR code is a two-dimensional matrix barcode for quickly reading information by mobile devices.
- Artificial intelligence (AI) - modeling of human intelligence using machine learning systems and deep data analysis.
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Елена
Searching for videos through the camera is an interesting feature! 🎥 It’s especially convenient when you need to quickly find information about something you see around you. But I am concerned about the issue of data privacy.
Максим
I'm looking forward to testing the channel QR codes! 📷 It will finally be easier to share content with friends. It's a pity that this is not available everywhere yet.
Франц
I wonder how accurate the AI chat results will be? 🤖 I hope the algorithm can take into account context and sarcasm, and not just literal meanings.
Кароль
These innovations are a great example of how AI and advanced technology can improve user experience. 💻 However, it is important not to forget about data security and confidentiality.
Грумпи
Ugh, again these useless things for young people! 👴 In my time, people watched TV and were happy. Why all these fancy features? 🙄
Франц
Don't be such a skeptic, Grumpy! 😄 Technologies are developing to make our lives easier and more interesting. Of course, you need to pay attention to confidentiality, but overall this is progress!
Софи
And it seems to me that searching for videos through a camera will be very useful for education and training. 🏫 Imagine how easy it will be to find information about plants, animals or historical monuments right on the spot!
Марио
I'm already looking forward to scanning the QR codes of my favorite channels at concerts and events. 🎵 Interaction with the audience reaches a new level! 🔥