YouTube is introducing its latest innovation, the “Jump ahead” feature, powered by AI, to enhance the viewing experience for Premium subscribers. This tool identifies frequently skipped sections within videos, allowing users to swiftly navigate to the most engaging content. Instead of manually skipping through a video, viewers can simply double-tap to activate the feature, prompting a pill-shaped button to appear. Tapping this button instantly jumps to the commonly skipped section, indicated by a brief overlay message. Currently available for English videos on the YouTube Android app in the U.S., the feature may expand to other regions and platforms in the future.
Premium members interested in trying out the “Jump ahead” feature can access it through the experimental features section in the YouTube mobile app settings. Although YouTube hasn’t specified the criteria for eligible videos, it seems to be more prevalent in high-viewership content. Alongside this innovation, YouTube Premium users can utilize the AI-generated “Ask” questions feature, further enriching the interactive experience.
The “Ask” feature is an experimental tool that enables real-time engagement with videos by allowing users to pose questions. Exclusive to YouTube Premium subscribers in the U.S. aged 18 and above, this functionality is accessible via the Android app. To utilize it, users must enable the feature in their account settings and select the “Ask” button beneath eligible videos. They can then input questions or choose from suggested prompts, such as summaries or content recommendations. The AI processes the query and video content, providing relevant responses while the video continues playing. For educational content, the tool offers quizzes and interactive elements to facilitate learning.