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YouTube just announced a TON of new features at Made on YouTube 2026 - but what do creators actually think about them? 👀
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I sat down with Roberto Blake and David Cogen (TheUnlockr) in New York City to talk about some of the biggest YouTube updates coming for creators and viewers, including video A/B testing, dynamic thumbnails, Ask YouTube conversational search, custom feeds, and how AI could change the way people discover and watch videos.
We also get into a pretty interesting debate: if AI can pull the exact answer someone wants out of your video, is that GOOD for creators... or could it mean fewer views?
What do you think about YouTube's new features? Which one are you most excited - or worried - about? Drop your hot take in the comments! 👇
👍 Like if you enjoyed the discussion
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00:00 Made on YouTube 2026 Creator Hot Takes
00:55 YouTube Video A/B Testing
01:33 Roberto Blake on A/B Testing Your Videos
02:08 David Cogen's Favorite New YouTube Feature
03:53 Dynamic Thumbnails Are Coming
05:24 How Dynamic Thumbnails Could Help My Channel
06:31 Ask YouTube & Conversational Search
07:18 Could AI Search Hurt Creator Watch Time?
08:26 More Views vs. The Right Views
09:36 Does Skipping to Specific Moments Hurt Retention?
11:39 YouTube Custom Feeds
11:46 Roberto's Dream YouTube Feeds
12:42 My Extremely Random Custom Feeds 😂
13:31 David's Custom YouTube Feeds
14:19 Final Creator Hot Takes
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More news @youtubecreators @YouTube #madeonyoutube #youtubepaidtravel
Special thanks to YouTube for covering travel for this event!
I sat down with Roberto Blake and David Cogen (TheUnlockr) in New York City to talk about some of the biggest YouTube updates coming for creators and viewers, including video A/B testing, dynamic thumbnails, Ask YouTube conversational search, custom feeds, and how AI could change the way people discover and watch videos.
We also get into a pretty interesting debate: if AI can pull the exact answer someone wants out of your video, is that GOOD for creators... or could it mean fewer views?
What do you think about YouTube's new features? Which one are you most excited - or worried - about? Drop your hot take in the comments! 👇
👍 Like if you enjoyed the discussion
🔔 Subscribe for more tech, cybersecurity, privacy, and creator coverage!
00:00 Made on YouTube 2026 Creator Hot Takes
00:55 YouTube Video A/B Testing
01:33 Roberto Blake on A/B Testing Your Videos
02:08 David Cogen's Favorite New YouTube Feature
03:53 Dynamic Thumbnails Are Coming
05:24 How Dynamic Thumbnails Could Help My Channel
06:31 Ask YouTube & Conversational Search
07:18 Could AI Search Hurt Creator Watch Time?
08:26 More Views vs. The Right Views
09:36 Does Skipping to Specific Moments Hurt Retention?
11:39 YouTube Custom Feeds
11:46 Roberto's Dream YouTube Feeds
12:42 My Extremely Random Custom Feeds 😂
13:31 David's Custom YouTube Feeds
14:19 Final Creator Hot Takes
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TECH I USE AND RECOMMEND
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My LiveStreaming Software ✨ https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6029725427957760
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