YouTube: Million Channels Hooked on Gemini

On February 5, 2026, YouTube revealed statistics: over 1 million channels used AI tools for content creation in December, and 20 million users applied Gemini for search. The platform has turned into a testing ground for mass adoption of generative AI.

This is no longer an experiment, but a revenue driver (reaching $60B/year). The integration of AI into creative tools and search proves that Google is successfully monetizing its neural networks through the world's most massive video platform.

Source: TechCrunch / YouTube Blog