YouTube launches AI-powered custom feeds via Gemini
YouTube has introduced custom feeds that let users describe the videos they want in their own words, with Gemini generating a personalized feed based on the request. The feature aims to give users more control over their content discovery.
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TechCrunch AISarah Perez
ouTube’s new custom feeds let users describe the videos they want to see in their own words, then use Gemini to build a personalized feed around the request.
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