New Delhi, August 7: YouTube is expected to roll out a new feature that will allow YouTube creators to run ads during livestreams without interrupting the viewing experience. The YouTube new feature is said to use a picture-in-picture format for ensuring that viewers continue to watch live content while ads play. As per reports the feature will likely be available to some viewers on select devices in the coming months. YouTube creators is expected to benefit from the new feature as it may provide a way to monetise live streams without disrupting the audience's experience.

As per a report of The Hindu, YouTube creators can soon run ads during livestreams through a picture-in-picture feature. It means that the viewers will see ads displayed on the live content, allowing them to continue watching without being interrupted. The update reportedly comes after YouTube's first test run of mid-roll ads for live streams in September last year. During the test, a countdown timer informed viewers when the ad would start and creators had the option to delay ads to avoid interrupting important moments. YouTube AI Generated Content Policy Update: Google-Owned Video Platform Now Lets Affected People To Request Removal of Content That Simulates Their Face or Voice.

YouTube's picture-in-picture ad format is expected to enhance the advertising experience for both creators and viewers. Instead of cutting into the live feed, the smaller ads will be displayed in an overlay, allowing the live content to continue without interruption. The feature will likely enhance the viewing experience for users to view a smooth and uninterrupted live stream. At the same time, it might also help streamers generate revenue. YouTube Shorts New Feature: Video Streaming Platform Introduces TikTok-Like Text-to-Speech Feature; Check Details.

Additionally, YouTube recently added some new features and improvements to its Shorts platform to make it even better for users. These updates include Minecraft-themed effects, automatic captions and a text-to-speech feature. Users can now add a computer-generated voiceover to their videos with the text-to-speech feature, It allows creators to easily include narration in their videos without having to record their own voice.

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