YouTube unveiled several new features during its annual product event, aimed at improving user experience and content discovery. Among the highlights is the introduction of custom feeds, which allow users to create personalized content streams using conversational AI prompts. These feeds can be tailored to specific moods, interests, or purposes, such as workout playlists, long-form documentaries, or discovering new creators in niche areas. The feature will be accessible through a new tab on YouTube's homepage and will be available for testing in the United States on web, mobile devices, and TVs soon. Support for creating multiple custom feeds will roll out on web and mobile platforms starting next month. Another update includes the ability for users to post GIFs in comments, with a dedicated GIF library available for search and selection. This feature is set to launch globally in the YouTube mobile app this fall. Additionally, users with TVs that support voice commands can now use voice-to-text technology to post comments, making the commenting process more accessible and convenient. Enhancements to YouTube's "Shows" feature were also announced, allowing creators to organize Shorts content episodically with custom thumbnails and sequential playback. This is especially beneficial for microdramas and serialized content, enabling users to follow their favorite shows and watch episodes in order. YouTube also expanded the functionality of "Ask YouTube," integrating more shopping-related features. Users can now receive video recommendations and comparison tables when asking for product reviews. The AI chatbot can even help users continue a conversation from the search screen directly into the video player. For YouTube Music, new features include "Ask Music," which allows users to learn more about an artist and adjust their song queue. A new AI-powered feature called "Podcast Lineup" will help users discover shows by offering weekly previews and explanations of why they might enjoy them. This feature will be available to YouTube Music and Premium subscribers worldwide. In other news, YouTube has extended its exclusive streaming rights to Coachella, the renowned music festival, through 2030. In early 2027, the platform will begin testing a Live auto-dubbing tool, initially supporting English and Spanish, which will provide real-time translation of a creator's words into a viewer's preferred language. This feature aims to make content more accessible to a global audience.