Google has introduced a new feature in its Gemini 2.0 upgrade that allows users to watch YouTube videos without having to sit through them. With the ability to crawl through videos, Gemini can now answer questions about specific clips or provide summaries of entire videos.
To access this feature, users must sign in to their Google account and select the “2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental with apps” model. They can then paste the URL of a YouTube video they’re interested in and ask Gemini questions about it. However, the quality of the answers may vary depending on the video’s content.
The feature is still experimental and requires tweaks to prompts for optimal results. Users may need to try different approaches to get accurate responses from Gemini. For example, if the video description is detailed, Gemini may find it easier to analyze.
This new feature has potential uses beyond just answering questions about YouTube videos. It can be used to extract recipes from cooking videos, generate transcripts of speeches, or break down instructional videos into step-by-step guides.
Gemini’s ability to watch and understand YouTube videos makes it a powerful tool for users seeking specific information without having to sit through an entire video. With its experimental nature, Gemini continues to evolve and improve its capabilities.
Source: https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/google-gemini-will-now-watch-youtube-videos-for-you-heres-how-it-works