YouTube will let you build your own algorithm with AI

techcrunch.comSarah Perez

YouTube introduces custom feeds that allow users to describe their desired content in natural language, which Gemini then uses to construct a personalized video feed. This gives viewers direct control over algorithmic curation instead of relying solely on YouTube's default recommendation system.

Why it mattersUsers can now bypass YouTube's standard algorithm and create feeds tailored to specific interests, reducing the influence of engagement-driven recommendations and giving readers more agency over their content discovery experience.
From the source: YouTube’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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