YouTube’s New Custom Feeds Give Viewers More Control Over Recommendations
YouTube users can now build their own recommendation feeds with AI prompts—no more algorithmic one-size-fits-all.

Why it matters
YouTube expands user control over recommendations through custom feeds powered by AI prompts, letting viewers curate their homepage experience rather than rely solely on the platform's algorithm.
The key facts
8 to knowCustom feeds created via AI prompts
Users can create personalized recommendation tabs
Feature gives viewers control over homepage content
Launched September 2026
YouTube Custom Feeds feature: AI-powered recommendation tabs
Prompt-driven feed creation (user inputs natural-language preferences)
Product framed as viewer control/personalization
Released September 2026 (TechRepublic publication date)
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Publisher excerpt: YouTube Custom Feeds let users create personalized recommendation tabs with AI prompts, giving viewers more control over what appears on their homepage.