In a recent update shared by Google, Bard AI expanded its understanding of YouTube videos. Google … [+]
Looking to make a cheesecake, but don’t have time to watch this famous YouTuber’s 30-minute video on the process? With Google Bard’s new feature, you can now save valuable time as it distills this critical information into just seconds.
YouTube is a large repository of videos covering various topics such as cooking, DIY, and education. However, the platform sometimes presents challenges, as videos can be long or hide essential details of their content.
In a recent update shared by Google, Bard AI has expanded its understanding of YouTube videos. Google’s generative LLM AI is now equipped to respond to specific requests directly related to a video’s content, allowing users to ask Bard questions about a given video. It can also summarize a video by simply entering the YouTube URL. These the developments were first reported by Android Authority.
The recent upgrade marks a significant milestone for Bard, moving beyond its initial integration with YouTube, which primarily allowed users to search for specific videos with the engine.
Now the chatbot is able to provide detailed responses to queries associated with video content. For example, users can hire Bard to get specific details in a video. One example provided was the ability to request specific details in a video, such as the number of eggs required in a recipe.
Describing the new update, Google mentioned that this is a first step in Bard’s ability to understand YouTube video content, allowing the AI to engage in insightful conversations around video .
Based on early observations, it appears that Bard’s new YouTube features are available to all Bard users, suggesting that they have moved from a testing phase to general availability.
YouTube also introduced a feature designed to distill key topics from video comments using generative AI, giving users a complete view of the ongoing discussions around the content of the video.
This is of particular importance given Google’s current competition against OpenAI’s GPT LLM in the ongoing race for generative AI supremacy. Although OpenAI is currently the leader in consumer usage, cutting-edge integrations with platforms like YouTube could potentially position Bard as a top competitor.
