Overview
- The upscaler targets legacy uploads from roughly 144p to 720p to produce 1080p versions now, with expansion to 4K planned.
- AI-enhanced playback is labeled as “Super Resolution” in the quality menu, and viewers can switch back to the original stream.
- Original files and prior resolutions remain available in creators’ libraries, so AI versions do not overwrite existing uploads.
- TV-focused changes include preview thumbnails up to 50 MB, prioritized on‑channel search results in the TV app, and a live channel-surf preview.
- YouTube is giving QR codes a larger role in TV ads to spur shopping on phones, and reporting indicates AI audio changes currently offer a channel-level opt-out with per‑video controls unclear.