YouTube introduced several new tools for content creators during its Made On YouTube event on Wednesday, with a focus on improving the video editing process. One of the most notable additions is a conversational editing tool that uses natural language to help creators refine both long-form and short-form videos. This tool allows creators to interact with artificial intelligence (AI) through a chat interface, giving them instructions on how to assemble a video. For example, YouTuber Happy Kelli demonstrated how she could share footage of herself dancing in different outfits and ask the AI to select the best take for each. She then added music and transitions that matched the dance. The conversational editing feature is designed to streamline the editing process without taking away creative control from the creator. Happy Kelli explained, “If at any point I want even more control, I can jump back into the editing timeline and manually adjust things myself.” She described the AI as a collaborative partner that edits with the creator, not for them. The tool can also add text overlays, remove pauses in speech, and make suggestions based on the context of the conversation. While some creators may find this tool helpful in saving time and reducing the tedious aspects of video editing, others may prefer to maintain their unique editing styles. For these creators, relinquishing some control to an AI could feel like a loss of individuality in their work. The tool is intended to support, not replace, the creative process. Conversational editing will be available for both YouTube Shorts and the YouTube Create app in early 2027. This update represents a significant step in integrating AI into the content creation process, offering new ways for creators to interact with editing tools while maintaining their artistic vision.