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‘Ask YouTube’ brings AI-powered conversational search to video, adds Gemini Omni to Shorts

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10:45 PM PDT · May 19, 2026

Google is completely revamping its search experience, and that doesn’t stop at YouTube. Like the rest of Google, YouTube’s search bar is getting infused with AI tools like “Ask YouTube,” a feature that is supposed to give users a more sophisticated search experience.

“With Ask YouTube, you can ask more complex search queries, such as wanting tips on how to teach your kid to ride a bike, or finding creator reviews of cozy games to play before bedtime,” the company explained. “You can even ask follow-up questions to continue refining what you’re looking for.”

YouTube will compile both Shorts and long-form videos and generate a response.

Premium subscribers in the U.S. on desktop can start using this feature now through YouTube’s optional Premium offerings to test new tools.

The company also announced that it is adding Gemini Omni, Google’s new AI video model,...

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