YouTube Labs tests AI Music Hosts on YouTube Music
YouTube has launched YouTube Labs, an experiments hub, and is testing AI Music Hosts on YouTube Music. These AI hosts act like radio DJs, offering relevant stories, fan trivia and commentary to deepen the listening experience.
Key details
- Availability: Opt-in experiment through YouTube Labs (youtube.com/new).
- Who can join: Currently limited to a small number of US-based YouTube Premium members.
- What it does: Adds AI-generated hosts to radio and mixes to provide stories, trivia and light commentary. YouTube says the AI may make mistakes and features may change or be removed without notice.
- Context: This follows a broader push by YouTube (announced at Made on YouTube 2025) to roll out more AI tools for creators and listeners, similar to Spotify’s earlier AI DJ experiments.
What to watch for
AI hosts can make listening more engaging, but they raise questions about accuracy, clutter, and how much AI will be layered over user experiences. YouTube offers controls (for example, a temporary “snooze” for AI commentary) but warns content may be imperfect.
Links & further info
- Join YouTube Labs (if eligible)
- YouTube Premium — subscription details
- Made on YouTube 2025 event summary
Your thoughts
Would you want an AI host narrating your music mixes? Share why or why not in the comments.
Note: This post summarizes YouTube’s official experiment and does not link to the original RSS report.