AI hosts Archives

AppWizard

October 6, 2025

YouTube Music ‘borrowed’ this divisive Spotify AI feature, and I don’t hate it

YouTube Music is introducing AI hosts through a feature called Beyond the Beat, which engages listeners with commentary about tracks, similar to Spotify's AI DJ. The AI hosts discuss various music-related topics, including details about specific songs and artists. While some users appreciate the added engagement, others find the interruptions unwelcome and express frustration over the lack of a permanent mute option. The AI hosts activate only during radio stations or auto-generated mixes, and users can temporarily snooze the feature. Currently, this feature is in testing and is available only to US-based YouTube Music and Premium subscribers, with no timeline for expansion to other regions.

AppWizard

September 26, 2025

Android users will now be able to test an unreleased YouTube AI feature

YouTube has launched "YouTube Labs," an initiative to engage testers in developing AI features for its platform, starting with the YouTube Music app. The first experiment involves new "AI music hosts" that provide commentary, trivia, and interesting facts during music playback. Participation is currently limited to select testers in the U.S., with sign-ups beginning on September 26. YouTube aims to deepen user engagement with music through this initiative. The AI hosts are designed to create an entertaining experience, similar to Spotify's AI DJ. YouTube has previously explored various AI capabilities, including features for Premium subscribers and the "Ask about video" feature, which allows users to ask questions and receive tailored responses. Additionally, a test earlier this summer provided Premium users with AI-generated video summaries, categorized as "Highlights," to help them find relevant content quickly.

AppWizard

September 24, 2025

Chrome for Android now has the same Audio Overviews feature as NotebookLM

Audio Overviews on Chrome for Android condenses long articles into short, podcast-style chats using a dialogue between two AI hosts. This feature is part of the stable release of Chrome for Android (version 140.0.7339.124) and allows users to select “Listen to this page” from the menu to access the Audio Overview mode. The rollout is gradual, and the feature is particularly beneficial for lengthy articles, making information more accessible and enjoyable for users, including those with visual impairments.