Gemini Omni, the latest generative model announced at Google I/O, is coming to YouTube within the Shorts Remix tool. It adds generative edits to other creators’ videos so users can add their own spin. Search is also getting a contextual upgrade.
YouTube appears to be abandoning the straightforward, keyword-driven search approach in favor of “Ask YouTube.” Gemini will pilot the new search for Premium members over 18 with the intention of making the right videos easier to find.
The Google I/O 2026 announcement means users will be able to ask more complex search questions using Gemini in YouTube, some of which they have grown used to asking with AI models like Gemini. Google says results will be comprised of the “most relevant videos across all of YouTube’s catalog.” This might lead creators to adopt a different approach to publishing videos for exposure.
This feature is notably different from the “Ask” button in videos.
This comes as Gemini gets a new model for generative creation. The new model is being touted as the most realistic generative model available. Gemini Omni grounds itself in reality more than previous generative versions, and it’s the perfect addition to a feature Google’s already released to users.
