Netflix is currently in the process of testing a new search feature powered by OpenAI, as reported by Bloomberg. This feature aims to assist customers in finding movies and shows to watch more easily. Select users in Australia and New Zealand have been given the opportunity to utilize this tool. Unlike traditional search options that focus on specific titles, actors, or genres, this new feature allows users to search using more nuanced terms, such as their current mood. This means that users can input terms like «sad» and be presented with relevant options, thanks to the generative AI technology behind the search feature.
Bloomberg notes that Netflix already leverages artificial intelligence for various functions, like analyzing user preferences based on viewing history to recommend personalized content. The streaming service is continuously exploring new ways to integrate AI technology into its platform. Although the OpenAI-powered search feature is currently being tested in Australia and New Zealand, Netflix has plans to expand these trials to additional markets, including the United States. Historically, Netflix has introduced new features to Android users before iOS users, but in this case, the search feature is initially available exclusively on iOS devices. It remains uncertain whether future test markets will have access to the feature on Android devices.
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