YouTube is revamping its music and podcast app with a pair of new AI-powered features. The first, named 'Ask Music', allows users to describe what they want to listen to in everyday language, making music discovery a more conversational experience. Whether you’re looking for tracks inspired by a specific song or want to know about the bass player, this feature has got you covered.

On the podcast front, 'Your Podcast Lineup' is a personalized AI-generated guide to help users catch up on their favorites and discover new shows. The feature delivers short spoken previews of recommended podcasts, explaining why they might be of interest to the listener and suggesting episodes to dive into immediately.

These updates are part of YouTube’s ongoing efforts to integrate AI into its services, following in the footsteps of Spotify’s personal podcast feature. Last year, YouTube Music experimented with AI hosts that provided stories, fan trivia, and commentary related to the music being played. The new features are coming soon to YouTube Music and YouTube Premium subscribers worldwide.

As Suni notes, these AI-driven tools are making the discovery process both more accessible and engaging, potentially leading to a more personalized and richer media experience for users.