š„Gemini AI May Soon Decide Which Ads You See on YouTubeš„
"Googleās Gemini AI to control YouTube ads? Welcome to the future of targeted interruption!"
"Imagine AI picking the worst moment possible to drop an adānow itās real."
šÆ Gemini Enters the Ad Game:
1ļøā£ AI to Choose Ad Timing
Googleās Gemini AI is rumored to be used to determine exactly when ads are shown in YouTube videosāspecifically at viewer peak moments, according to Dexerto. The goal? Maximize views, maximize revenue.
2ļøā£ Billions on the Table
In 2024, YouTube raked in $36 billion from ads alone. Using Gemini AI could push that number even higher by hitting users at the most "engaged" seconds.
3ļøā£ Tetherās CEO Isnāt a Fan
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino criticized the move on X with sarcasm:
"Great strategy to make your advertised product hated. Users will start associating your brand with disappointment when the video cuts off at its best part."
"Gemini AI: ruining cliffhangers, one ad at a time."
"Because who doesnāt love a toothpaste ad mid-fight scene?"
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