YouTube on Android TV Introduces ‘Dubbed’ Tag for AI Translated Audio
Recently, YouTube introduced a new feature called AI dubbing which helps translate videos into different languages. This technology is meant to make content accessible to a wider audience around the world. Now, users on Android TV can find a special “Dubbed” tag that indicates which videos have been translated with this AI technology.
Over the past weekend, some users noticed this “Dubbed” tag showing up on certain videos while browsing through the YouTube interface on Android TV and Google TV devices. However, this tag appears to be somewhat uncommon at the moment. For example, if you search for the video titled “100 Layer Sfogliatella,” the “Dubbed” tag may not be visible. Instead, viewers would hear the auto-dubbed audio in the language of their region automatically. This is the case for videos that are originally in a language other than the one native to the viewer’s area.
The “Dubbed” tag is displayed similarly to the “Subtitles” tag seen on some videos. It appears as a grey text box located beneath the video title, channel, and view count. To help viewers understand, there is also an icon of a person speaking, which indicates that the original audio is likely in a different language. Although it’s not easy to capture this information clearly, there are images available that provide a glimpse of how the tag looks.
The availability of the “Dubbed” tag varies by creator, so not all creators may choose to use the AI dubbing feature. On desktop computers, viewers can see the tag when they open a video, but on TV, it is not visible because player controls are minimized once the video starts. Therefore, it’s important to note that users may have different experiences depending on the device they are using.
While all YouTube creators have access to AI-dubbed audio, they can choose to disable this option when uploading their videos. When the feature works well, it is impressive, though it does have limitations. The AI translations may sometimes miss out on certain nuances or regional expressions, which can affect the overall quality. However, most importantly, this feature aims to provide viewers with a larger selection of videos to enjoy while they are relaxing and watching YouTube on their smart TVs or Android TV boxes.
In summary, the new AI dubbing function on YouTube is a step towards making videos more accessible for everyone, regardless of the language they speak. The introduction of the “Dubbed” tag helps users easily identify which videos have been translated through AI, although how commonly this tag will appear will depend on the creators and their choices regarding AI dubbing. As technology continues to evolve, it opens up more opportunities for users to connect with content from different cultures and languages.
