Regardless of the speed of the connection, software, or device that is being used, Video streaming has always had a way of "choking" itself. and ruin the user experience. Youtube so far was applying quality reduction mechanisms to compensate and keep your videos playing, however, MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) presents its Pensieve artificial intelligence project, whose objective is to select optimal dynamic bitrate algorithms with the help of a neural network.
YouTube does not send to your PC or device full video, but sends fragments sequentially, using an algorithm known as ABR (Adaptive Bitrate) to determine the optimal quality that can be played over the network.
In this way continuously analyzes the speed at which a network can transmit data, trying to reduce the quality of video clips to lower the bit rate and thus ensure continuity in its reproduction.
Uncut videos
Pensive artificial intelligence, Developed by the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) It makes sure to choose the best algorithms based on the network conditions the device experiences., reducing the disadvantages associated with adaptive bitrate, such as pixelation.
Pensive allows the system to analyze the performance of each video fragment being played, and thus predict the adjustments that will be applied to the next sections of the same. Its intention is to minimize stalls for loading the video buffer., and according to the first practices that have been carried out, its performance is very promising.
This neural network uses a compensation method to know when a correct prediction has been made., so that it can gradually adjust itself.
Youtube changes its design
YouTube has evolved in many ways, since its launch in February 2005, has always maintained the same logo, now the video platform presents us with a new, more subtle image.
In the desktop versions a cleaner, more modern look is shown, with a new interface that gives the possibility of enabling a dark background color.
The changes on YouTube have been in every sense, as the company expressed in a recent statement. “YouTube allows you to watch Any combination of SD, HD, 4K, 360, 3D and live video on virtually any internet-connected device – from desktops to phones, tablets, TVs, game consoles and VR”
With all these advances, it's no surprise that the world's most popular video platform would consider using artificial intelligence to improve its quality and performance. Now we can not only enjoy streaming videos with improved visuals, but also a more engaging and dynamic platform.
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