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Starting today, your smart TV is getting smarter, because our conversational AI tool is now available on your home’s biggest screen.

While watching a video, you can select the “Ask” button to open the tool. Using your remote’s microphone button, you’ll be able to make conversational queries, such as “What are other popular videos from this creator?” Several default prompts will help you get started if you don’t know what to ask.

The conversational AI tool launched last year on mobile and web to help viewers engage more deeply with the content they were watching. We’ve seen users break down specific moments while watching podcasts, learn about a city’s landmarks in travel vlogs, and more — all without having to hit pause on their video.

By bringing this feature to the TV, we’re making the living room experience more interactive than ever.

The first-ever Jeopardy! YouTube Edition is almost here, and it’s bringing the iconic quiz show to a new generation of trivia fans. Tune in this Tuesday, March 31 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, for the premiere on the Jeopardy! YouTube Channel (or anytime after) to watch three of your favorite creators compete for charity in a special event hosted by Ken Jennings.

• Monét X Change: The acclaimed drag performer and The Traitors contestant plays for GLAAD.
• Rebecca Black: The singer, DJ, and YouTube icon plays for The Trevor Project.
• Brennan Lee Mulligan: The award-winning actor and Dimension 20 gamemaster plays for The Trevor Project.

This marks the start of an expansion for the Jeopardy! YouTube Channel. The game features categories that span 20 years of YouTube history - from viral trends to custom video clues featuring notable YouTube talent.

Tune in this Tuesday on the official Jeopardy! YouTube channel to see who walks away with the win!

We believe in supporting creators at every stage of their journey. That’s why we’re expanding access to the YouTube Shopping affiliate program to all creators in the YouTube Partner Program with at least 500 subscribers and who meet eligibility guidelines.

By lowering this threshold, we’re unlocking earning potential earlier than ever. Eligible creators can now diversify their revenue by tagging products from favorite brands across Shorts, VOD, and Live content. Whether your audience is watching on mobile or in the Living Room, they can now shop your recommendations seamlessly.

This isn't just about commissions - it's about community. Regardless of the size of your audience, by providing a seamless and helpful shopping experience, you’re reinforcing your role as a trusted guide for your viewers. Each recommendation strengthens your foundation with your community, turning a simple purchase into a lasting, loyal relationship.

With its softer look and ease of use, watercolor painting has become a favored medium for artists on YouTube. Creators experiment with their videos often depicting beautiful, comforting subjects accompanied by calming music. Through YouTube, this classic art form finds fresh relevance in modern media.

Creators aren't just teachers; they offer entertainment that fulfills personal needs like relaxation and companionship. From mesmerizing time-lapses and color mixing to tiny paintings, tutorials, and even paint making, the formats are endlessly creative. The desire to create together is clear: In 2025, there were more than 100M views of videos with "paint with me" or "#paintwithme" in the title.*

Check out our latest unique YouTube logo (also known as the Yoodle), celebrating the talented creators in the watercolor painting community, launching during The Whitney Biennial. Ready to brush up on your skills? Grab your palette and dive into our curated playlist.

*_{Source: YouTube data, Global, 2025}

Today, we’re introducing “Reimagine,” a new tool that gives everyone the ability to transform a single frame from an existing YouTube Short into an entirely new 8-second clip. Powered by Veo, Reimagine puts a new spin on remixing.

With just a few taps, viewers can insert themselves or objects into any eligible Short using up to two references from their photo gallery. Then, using either Gemini-suggested or custom-generated text prompts, Reimagine creates a high-quality video with audio, turning ideas into realities in no time. Every Reimagined Short links directly back to the original work, ensuring creators receive credit while expanding their reach to new audiences.

Look for Reimagine under the Remix tool on eligible Shorts to get started.