YouTube Music introduces new features: AI artwork for custom playlists, Speed Dial, more

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YouTube Music only displayed the artwork of the first four tracks in a grid format. However, with this new update, users now have the option to incorporate their preferred images using generative AI technology. T.

Jay Fowler, the director of product management at YouTube Music, announced this feature by stating that the company is introducing an experimental feature for YouTube Music users in the United States who prefer English. This feature leverages generative AI to craft personalized playlist artwork. This feature is currently in the experimental phase, indicating that it is still undergoing testing.

It has been rolled out exclusively in the United States, but the company intends to extend its availability to other regions in the near future. Users can choose from various categories and utilize pre-written prompts, allowing them to modify specific words to generate diverse images in various styles. The provided categories currently include Colors, Cycles, Travel, Moods, Nature, Animals, Landscapes, Food and Drinks, Fantasy, Workout, and Humor.

In addition to this, there's another intriguing feature called Speed Dial, which serves as a revamped version of 'Listen Again.' According to YouTube, it enables users to swiftly return to the music they're replaying frequently. This feature will be situated in the Home Tab, although it will not be accessible immediately. As mentioned in the YouTube blog, “In the coming months, we'll be launching a new feature on the Home tab that will help you quickly explore and listen to the songs and artists you've got on repeat." Previously, a carousel would display 20 items, but now, there are nine items arranged in a 3x3 grid format.