YouTube Music Introduces AI Radio Tuning, Custom Thumbnails on Android and More

YouTube Music has introduced several new features for its users, particularly focusing on enhancing the AI-generated music experience and playlist customization options. The update includes the ability to fine-tune AI radios by suggesting specific changes such as 'more upbeat' or 'only female vocals,' which updates the generated radio in real-time. This feature is now available for YouTube Music Premium subscribers on Android and iOS in select countries, including the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Ireland.

Additionally, the platform has launched Gemini-generated My Mix titles that reflect the overall mood of personalized playlists, making it easier to browse and play. This feature is currently available for US YouTube Music Premium users only.

YouTube Music for Android also now allows users to upload custom playlist thumbnails from their library or by taking a new photo, with this feature coming to iOS in the future. The AI-generated custom artwork has been expanded to include new 'Workout' and 'Instruments' themes, joining existing categories such as Colors, Cycles, Travel, Moods, Nature, Animals, Landscapes, Food and Drinks, and Fantasy.