Google is cramming Gemini AI chat into YouTube on smart TVs

YouTube plans to test a new Gemini-based AI feature on smart TVs that lets users interact with the TV, such as asking questions about what they’re watching, skipping to a specific timestamp, and more, using prompts and voice commands, reports Android Authority.

The “Ask” feature is based on Google’s Gemini AI assistant. You’ll be able to call it by selecting an “Ask” button, then connect to it by choosing from pre-written questions or ask your own questions using the microphone on your TV remote.

This feature is already available in the mobile and web versions of YouTube, but it will be tested on smart TV platforms such as Google TV, Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, game consoles and streaming boxes.

Google is initially rolling out the test to a small number of users and could expand the launch depending on the response.