Nov 24, 2023 13:10:00

Google's chat AI ``Bard'' can summarize the content of YouTube videos, and there are concerns that it will have a negative impact on content creators

Bard , a chat AI developed by Google, has continued to be improved even after its release in March 2023. In September, they added the ability to upload images and ask for details , and also announced ``Bard Extensions,'' which allows you to include the contents of Gmail and Google Docs in Bard answers. Now Bard can now understand the content of videos posted to YouTube, allowing you to summarize videos and ask questions about the content.

Google's Bard YouTube extension just got a lot smarter - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/22/23972636/bard-youtube-extension-update-search-video-content

Google Bard gets better YouTube understanding - Android Authority
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-bard-youtube-understanding-3388018/

Google's Bard AI chatbot is getting better at understanding YouTube videos
https://www.engadget.com/googles-bard-ai-chatbot-is-getting-better-at-understanding-youtube-videos-065614540.html

With 'Bard Extensions' added in September 2023, Bard is now able to display YouTube videos related to specific topics. However, it was not possible to ask detailed questions about the content of the video, but with the November 2023 update, Bard will analyze the content of YouTube videos more deeply, and will answer questions about video summaries and content. You can now respond.

The overseas media The Verge tested Bard's new features using a recipe video for the espresso martini, a cocktail made with espresso, posted by cooking YouTube channel America's Test Kitchen . As a result, Bard provided a complete list of ingredients and instructions.

Below is the recipe video used for the test.

How to Make the Best Espresso Martini | What's Eating Dan? - YouTube


I tried it out to see what kind of results I could get. The prompt is as follows. First, I write 'Please give me the recipe for this YouTube video step by step.' and then enter the title and URL of the YouTube video.

[code]Please give me the recipe for this YouTube video step by step.
How to Make the Best Espresso Martini | What's Eating Dan? - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCNVvPB6zVI[/code]

Then, he explained the materials and procedures that appeared in the video as follows.

After comparing Bard's answer with the video content, I found that the instructions are fairly accurate. On the other hand, regarding the ingredients, in the video, aged rum is used instead of 'vodka', and 0.75 ounces of Benedictine is added instead of 'Kahlua', and 0.5 ounces are added. There is also the problem that it is coffee liqueur rather than 'simple syrup (sugar water)', and it seems dangerous to swallow it as is.

However, The Verge reports that by taking several steps, all the materials and instructions were able to elicit accurate answers, and it may be possible to improve accuracy if you can devise a better way of listening.

The Verge acknowledges that this feature is very useful, but notes that if recipe videos posted to YouTube have detailed text about ingredients and instructions, it could reduce the number of views the videos receive. pointing out. In addition, in the case of America's Test Kitchen, detailed recipes are available as paid content on the website, and Bard expressed concern that there was a risk that these revenue models could be affected.