YouTube AI radio in the works

Jul 09, 2024 Poulami Saha

It looks like now you can ask AI to create a radio channel as per your preference

YouTube Music is testing a generative AI feature that lets you enter a prompt to create a custom radio

As reported by an eagle-eyed Reddit user, kater_pro, this experimental feature is currently rolling out to a lucky few.

So how to access the feature?

First an “Ask for music any way you like” card will appear in your Home feed Note the inclusion of the existing “Start radio” button

Finally it launches as a fullscreen UI with another “Experiment” badge in the top-right corner

Now you can play your own radio, with the ‘music tuner’ card that gained a dedicated Library tab > New FAB shortcut earlier this year.

“You can also enter a prompt via voice, with YTM explaining how AI-generated responses are experimental,” 9to5google explained in a blog.

The blog further added that the quality and accuracy may vary. It is also important to note that you should not enter confidential or personal information regarding yourself or others.

YTM is also expected to provide a double line carousel of suggested prompts. For example Catchy pop choruses, Epic soundtracks, Upbeat pop anthems, Moscow rock scene and ‘Surprise me’.