THE CRUNCH

YouTube is rolling out new creator tools that use generative AI to test video strategies, generate dynamic thumbnails and provide live dubbing. The features are designed to help creators optimise their content for the platform's algorithm by automatically trying out different tactics and generating visuals.

The tools include video A/B testing, dynamic thumbnails and live dubbing, all of which rely on generative AI to improve content performance.

YouTube is increasingly telling creators what they should do to get their work in front of the most people, rather than leaving them to figure it out.

The features aim to reduce the friction of cracking the algorithm, which has historically been a frustration for creators.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

It remains to be seen how creators will adapt to these automated suggestions and whether they will lead to more homogenised content.