YouTube's Custom Feeds finally let you tell the algorithm what to show you
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YouTube has introduced a new feature called Custom Feeds, which allows users to create a dedicated tab on their homepage with content tailored to specific moods, routines, or interests. This feature uses large language models to process user requests and generate a personalized feed. According to Wired, users can click on the "Your custom feeds" button below the search bar and type a request for the feed they'd like to see.
The feature was tested earlier this year as an experimental option and is now being rolled out to US users on web, mobile, and TV platforms. Users can create multiple feeds with specific prompts, such as "evening wind down with long documentaries" or "new DIY creators."
YouTube's vice president of product management, Emily Moxley, stated that users want more control over their algorithmic feed, and Custom Feeds provides a natural-language way for them to do so.
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