YouTube’s new leader teases AI tools that can virtually swap creators’ outfits and locations
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Mohan revealed upcoming features for Shorts and YouTube TV in his first public address as head of YouTube along with new generative AI tools expected to roll out to creators in the coming weeks. | Image: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for YouTube Neal Mohan, the new head of YouTube, outlined his key priorities and teased some upcoming features for the media platform in his first address to the community since stepping up to the role last month. In his letter, Mohan opens by saying that he'll continue to put [creators] first" and recapping some of the recent features the platform has added. He also teased one particularly interesting new one: YouTube is developing generative AI tools for content creators.
Creators will be able to expand their storytelling and raise their production value, from virtually swapping outfits to creating a fantastical film setting through AI's generative capabilities," said Mohan in a letter published today. We're taking the time to develop these...