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YouTube's experimental "Jump Ahead" feature is expanding access for Premium subscribers in the US. This AI-powered tool helps viewers find the most interesting parts of videos.
When you double-tap to skip ahead on eligible videos (currently only available in English on the YouTube Android app), you'll see a "Jump Ahead" button appear briefly. Tapping this button takes you to a section where viewers typically skip to the most.
"Jump Ahead" leverages machine learning and user-watch data to predict the most engaging parts of videos. This eliminates the need for imprecise manual fast-forwarding.
Initially a small experiment, "Jump Ahead" is now more widely available through the YouTube app's settings menu (Settings > Try experimental new features). It's currently limited to the US with English videos, but this could expand in the future.
"Jump Ahead" is a perk for YouTube Premium subscribers. It joins other features like background play and ad-free viewing, offering a more streamlined viewing experience.