YouTube’s New AI Search Carousel Is Changing How We Discover Videos — Here’s What You Need to Know You know that moment when you type something like “best cafés in Paris” into YouTube, and you’re buried under a flood of random vlogs, listicles, and unrelated reviews? Yeah, we’ve all been there. But that chaotic hunt for the right video might soon be a thing of the past. YouTube just rolled out an AI-powered search carousel — and it’s not just another shiny feature. It’s a smart, intuitive, and (honestly) much-needed step forward that could completely change how we search for and interact with video content. Let me break it down — not like a press release, but like someone who geeks out about this stuff and actually uses YouTube every day. --- What Is YouTube’s AI Search Carousel? In simple terms: YouTube now shows an AI-generated video carousel when you search for things like: Travel recommendations Local activities and attractions Shopping inspirati...
Everyone’s Getting Their News from Social Media Now—And Honestly, I’m Not Sure How to Feel About It Let me ask you something. When was the last time you sat down to watch the news on TV? Or opened a proper news app just to catch up on headlines? If you're like most people in the U.S., chances are your answer is… “uh, not lately.” And you’re not alone. A new report from the Reuters Institute just confirmed what many of us already feel: social media is now the main source of news in America. More people are getting their news from platforms like Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter) than from traditional TV or even news websites. It’s kind of wild. And also kind of not surprising. --- News Doesn’t Feel Like News Anymore If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably found yourself catching up on world events while scrolling. Maybe it’s a quick headline sandwiched between a meme and a dog video. Maybe it’s a TikTok explainer that’s more e...