YouTube Tests AI Remix Tools 'Add Object' and 'Reimagine' for Shorts Creators

YouTube is testing two new AI-powered remix tools, Add Object and Reimagine, for Shorts with a limited group of English-language creators. Add Object lets users insert AI-generated items into clips up to eight seconds, while Reimagine transforms a single frame into a new AI-generated video. These features include attribution links to original creators and opt-out options. The tools aim to simplify content creation within the app, though they raise questions about consent and ownership of AI-generated remixes.