YouTube Rolls Out AI Q&A Stickers and New Creator Tools

YouTube is expanding its creator and user engagement features with a suite of new tools designed to streamline live streaming and content creation. The platform’s latest update includes AI-powered Q&A stickers, Communities desktop expansion, Shorts time management features, and limited-time Halloween-themed gifts for live streams.

AI-Powered Questions Made Easy

The new smart Q&A sticker feature allows creators to generate pre-filled questions automatically for their live broadcasts. Rather than manually crafting prompts, creators can request YouTube’s AI to suggest potential queries, then customize them before publishing. YouTube emphasizes this “low-friction tool” maintains creator control while reducing the friction of audience engagement. The feature is currently available in English for mobile app streams, making it easier for creators to poll their audiences without breaking creative momentum.

Expanding Community Connections

YouTube is bringing its Communities feature to desktop, enabling viewers and creators to access discussion boards on personal computers. Previously limited to mobile, this expansion strengthens the platform’s ecosystem by providing multiple touchpoints for subscriber interaction. Communities function as text-based discussion spaces for channels, offering another avenue to foster loyal audiences beyond traditional video content.

Wellness and Entertainment Updates

Additionally, YouTube introduced a daily time-limit setting for Shorts viewing, helping users manage scrolling habits. When limits are reached, reminders appear, though users can dismiss them. The platform also launched Halloween-themed gifts including “Gamer Ghost,” “Pumpkin Puppy,” and “Witch Cat” stickers available through November 3rd, adding seasonal flair to live streams.