Users can access the "Jump Ahead" feature by opting into the experiment and then double-tapping to skip forward on any eligible video. Clicking the "Jump Ahead" button will take them to the parts of the video where most viewers typically skip ahead. However, not all videos currently support this feature. After the trial period ends on June 1, YouTube may officially roll out the feature as part of its Premium subscription or extend the experiment further.
Key takeaways:
- YouTube Premium members in the US can now try out the new “Jump Ahead” feature on the platform.
- The feature uses AI to let you jump to parts of a video where most viewers typically skip ahead.
- The feature only works on the YouTube Android app and is available only for select English-language videos.
- It's an experimental feature available to try out until June 1, after which YouTube may roll it out officially as part of its Premium subscription.