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YouTube Launches AI Conversational Search on Mobile in US
- •YouTube is rolling out its AI-powered conversational search feature called Ask YouTube on mobile devices in the United States.
- •The feature allows users to find videos by asking questions in everyday language rather than relying on traditional keyword searches.
- •Viewers can refine their searches using follow-up prompts and receive relevant videos, clips, Shorts, and contextual text.
- •Google is also expanding Search profiles for eligible creators and publishers in India to consolidate their social media presence into one profile.
Key Questions Answered
Ask YouTube is an AI-powered conversational search feature on mobile devices in the United States that lets users find videos by asking questions in everyday language rather than using traditional keywords. Users tap the 'Ask' option in the search bar to receive relevant video recommendations and contextual information, and they can refine their results using follow-up prompts.
To qualify for Google Search profiles in India, creators must be at least 18 years old and have a minimum of 10,000 followers or subscribers on at least one supported social media or content platform. Eligible creators can sign in at profile.google.com/claim to connect their accounts and manage their online presence.
YouTube first began testing the Ask YouTube conversational experience in April 2026 before formally announcing it at Google I/O. By July 2026, the feature became available on desktop in the US, with television support expanding in August and a mobile rollout following in the United States.
