Prime Video has introduced a new feature called X-Ray Recaps, which uses generative AI to provide brief, easy-to-digest summaries of TV shows and episodes. This feature is designed to help viewers catch up on what they’ve missed without the inconvenience of rewinding or searching online, and without the risk of encountering spoilers.
Key Features of X-Ray Recaps
- Generative AI-Powered Summaries: X-Ray Recaps creates personalized summaries of full seasons, single episodes, and even specific segments of episodes.
- Context-Aware: The summaries are tailored to the exact minute of where the viewer is in the episode or season.
- Spoiler-Free: Guardrails ensure that the summaries are concise and do not contain spoilers.
- Integration with Existing X-Ray Features: Builds on Prime Video’s existing X-Ray features, which provide trivia, cast information, and production details.
How X-Ray Recaps Works
- Powered by Amazon Bedrock: Utilizes Amazon Bedrock models and custom AI models trained on Amazon SageMaker.
- Analyzes Video Segments: Combines video analysis with subtitles or dialogue to generate detailed descriptions of key events, places, times, and conversations.
How to Access X-Ray Recaps
- During Playback or from Detail Page: Can be launched anytime from the Prime Video detail page or during playback on the X-Ray experience.
- Various Types of Recaps: Offers summaries of current episodes, the season so far, or the previous season.
Additional Information
- Prime Video’s Commitment: According to Adam Gray, vice president of product at Prime Video, the feature addresses the common problem of viewers forgetting where they left off, enhancing the overall streaming experience.
- Other Prime Video Updates: Mention of a new competition show ‘Buy It Now’ and early ticket access for the film 'Wicked' for Prime members.
This new feature aims to improve the streaming experience by making it easier for viewers to stay engaged with their favorite shows without missing important plot points.
