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YouTube expands AI-powered comment organization: YouTube’s experimental feature that uses artificial intelligence to organize comment sections into topics is now available for all languages supported by the platform.

  • The feature aims to help users easily understand and participate in discussions by categorizing comments into relevant topics.
  • Initially tested on English-language videos and Shorts, the tool has now been expanded to include all officially supported languages for YouTube comments.
  • The experiment is currently available to a select group of creators and YouTube Premium subscribers through the mobile app.

How it works: Users enrolled in the experiment can now sort comments by topics to gain a better understanding of ongoing discussions across various languages.

  • Creators have the additional option to review and remove automatically generated topics, giving them more control over the organization of their comment sections.
  • The feature is designed to be particularly useful for videos with large comment sections, where navigating discussions can be challenging.

Accessing the feature: Interested users can participate in the comment topics experiment by enabling it through the YouTube app settings.

  • To activate the feature, users need to navigate to the “Try experimental new features” section in the app.
  • Once enabled, the option to sort comments by topics will appear on eligible videos with substantial comment sections.

Part of a broader AI initiative: The comment topics experiment is one of several AI-enabled features that Google has been testing on YouTube over the past year.

  • These AI-powered tools are part of YouTube’s efforts to enhance user experience and create more efficient ways for creators and viewers to interact with content and each other.
  • The expansion to multiple languages demonstrates YouTube’s commitment to improving the platform’s global accessibility and usability.

Limited availability and future prospects: While the feature’s language support has expanded, access to the experiment remains restricted.

  • Currently, only a small number of YouTube Premium subscribers can participate in the comment topics experiment.
  • YouTube may consider expanding the availability of this feature in the coming months, given that it has been in testing for nearly a year.

Potential impact on user engagement: The multilingual comment topics feature could significantly enhance user interaction and content discovery on YouTube.

  • By organizing comments into topics, users may find it easier to engage in relevant discussions and discover new perspectives across language barriers.
  • Creators might benefit from better understanding their audience’s interests and reactions, potentially informing future content decisions.

Looking ahead: As YouTube continues to refine its AI-powered features, the platform’s user experience may evolve significantly.

  • The success of the comment topics experiment could lead to its full implementation, potentially changing how users interact with comments on a global scale.
  • This development may also signal YouTube’s broader strategy of leveraging AI to improve various aspects of its platform, from content recommendation to community engagement.

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