Google has begun testing a new artificial intelligence-powered search feature for YouTube that aims to make finding content feel more like having a conversation with a chatbot.

The experimental feature allows users to search YouTube using natural language queries and receive responses that incorporate multiple types of content, including long-form videos, YouTube Shorts, and text-based information related to the search topic.

Google describes the test as "a new way to search on YouTube that feels more like a conversation," suggesting the interface will respond to user queries in a more interactive manner than traditional keyword-based searches.

The AI search experiment appears to be part of Google's broader push to integrate artificial intelligence capabilities across its platforms. The feature is currently being tested with a limited group of users as the company evaluates its effectiveness and user reception.

Details about the specific AI technology powering the search feature, its availability timeline, or plans for broader rollout have not been disclosed. The test represents another step in the evolution of search interfaces as technology companies increasingly adopt conversational AI to improve user experiences across their services.