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YouTube’s conversational video editing tool lets creators make edits in natural language
Publisher description: Creators will be able to use AI in a conversational chat interface to help them edit videos.
TechCrunch | Sep 23, 2026 | Amanda Silberling
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YouTube announced a bunch of new creator tools at Wednesday’s Made On YouTube event, including a conversational editing tool that uses natural language to refine both long- and short-form footage. “A one-hour shoot can be 10 hours or more in the edit. While some creators may find that this tool saves them time and speeds up the often tedious process of video editing, others may feel that their individual editing style sets their videos apart and be reluctant to relinquish control to an AI.
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