Google's Gemini AI Set to Revolutionize YouTube and PDF Interaction

You could start chatting directly with Gemini Live about a YouTube video you're watching very soon

AI could answer questions you have about videos you watch (or even PDFs) YouTube is prepping new AI features to make passive video watching a lot more interactive, according to unreleased code found by Android Authority. The Talk Live features undergoing testing use Google Gemini's AI models to let you converse about YouTube videos and PDFs. Imagine you're watching a video on, say, the history of art movements, and halfway through, you're scratching your head over what separates Impressionism from Post-Impressionism. Instead of pausing the video to dive into a Google rabbit hole, you could summon Gemini Live to clarify things for you right then and there. With a simple tap on a contextual "chip" that pops up, the AI assistant will be ready to answer questions, provide context, or summarize key points from the video. The Talk Live PDF feature takes the same premise as the YouTube feature and applies it to PDF documents. You can get Gemini Live to discuss the document with you. That might mean summarizing it, explaining complicated terms, or answering specific questions about sections that don't make sense when you read it. Whether you're using the YouTube app or a PDF reader, you'll be able to summon Gemini and get all your queries on videos and documents answered. Google has been pushing AI for YouTube for months now. The Talk Live tool fits right in with the likes of YouTube's Brainstorm with Gemini feature for coming up with ideas. The same goes for the the AI tool for removing copyrighted music from your video without taking it down completely, or the one for making new, uncopyrighted music to fit the theme of your video. There's also the useful auto-dubbing feature, which translates and dubs videos into multiple languages. Still, the idea of remaking YouTube viewing as an engaging conversation on top of the more passive viewing experience is one that might appeal to a lot of people, especially if the video is really long and the viewer is impatient. And everyone from students trying to grasp a lecture, to creators looking to expand their audiences could benefit. It might make people more willing to engage with difficult content. Or, at the very least, the AI will make understanding Impressionism much easier.

YouTube Videos Could Soon Be More Interactive With Gemini AI

Grok's New Standalone AI App Is Actually Well-Designed and Easy to Use You could soon watch a YouTube video with an AI-powered companion. According to unreleased code found by Android Authority, Google is planning to add Gemini to converse with you about YouTube videos and even PDFs. Talk Live With Gemini Android Authority was able to find some interesting information in a beta release of the Google app for Android: With Google app v16.1.38 beta, in addition to file uploads in Gemini Live, we managed to activate two more features: "Talk Live about video" and "Talk Live about PDF." Talk Live about video lets you get chatty with Gemini, with a YouTube video providing context for the conversation. Talk Live about PDF works in the same manner as demonstrated in the video above, but instead of a YouTube video, the source context is a PDF that is open on your device. The big advantage is that you can summon Gemini from the YouTube app or even a PDF reader to quickly get all of your questions answered. A Natural Edition to YouTube Being able to ask Gemini a question when watching a YouTube video, or even a PDF, seems to be a natural addition to Google's AI. While Gemini is just one of the many AI models available in the world of ChatGPT, Claude, and more, its power is underrated. There are a number of reasons to check out Gemini like its extensive contextual understanding, unlimited live voice chat, and more. Google is planning to extend Gemini's reach in a number of other areas. Instead of Google Assistant, Gemini will become the voice of Google TV in 2025. If you're a student, Gemini's Deep research feature, available to anyone who pays for Gemini Advanced, can do hours of research for you in just a few minutes. Google is also currently testing adding Gemini to smart home control to help you better manage devices like lighting.