YouTube Music is testing an AI Music host that provides commentary on related stories, fantrivia, and what you’re listening to, the company announced Friday.
The move comes two years after Spotify launched AI DJ and will provide a selection of music about tracks and artists that AI likes.
New features in YouTube Music are based on ongoing experiments using conversational AI. In July, the service launched AI conversation radio functionality that allows users to create custom radio stations by explaining what they want to hear.
The new AI host for YouTube Music is currently being tested through YouTube Labs, the new hub for the platform for AI experimentation. In a blog post, the company said YouTube Labs is “a new initiative dedicated to exploring the possibilities of AI on YouTube.”
YouTube Labs is similar to Google Labs, Google’s experimental arm, which allows users to test early stage AI products and provide feedback.
YouTube Labs is open to all YouTube users. This means you don’t need a premium membership to sign up. However, the company notes that only a limited number of US-based participants will have access to the experimental program.
YouTube Labs has recently implemented AI features across YouTube.
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Earlier this month, the company released a series of AI features for creators, including Genai Tools for creating shorts. A few months ago, YouTube launched Carousel, an AI-powered search result similar to Google’s AI overview, expanding access to conversational AI tools so that users can find more information, receive content recommendations, and get video overviews.
YouTube uses AI functions, but the AI slops are also cracked. The platform recently updated its policy to crack down on creators’ ability to generate revenue from “fraud” content, including mass-produced videos and other types of repetitive content.
