At the 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026, Reliance Industries, through Akash Ambani, laid out a vision for advancing India's digital capabilities. A significant highlight was the unveiling of two new JioHotstar features powered by artificial intelligence, designed to revolutionize digital entertainment consumption: AI Snapshot and Multiview.
AI Snapshot: Personalized Content Recaps
The flagship innovation, AI Snapshot, addresses the common challenge of keeping up with extensive content without dedicating hours to full episodes or live events. Akash Ambani described it as a "personal story engine" that employs AI to automatically identify, compile, and present the most crucial moments from any program. Users can receive a personalized recap tailored to their specific interests and viewing history, eliminating the need to watch an entire show.
This feature goes beyond standard highlights by crafting customized narratives from diverse content, including sports matches, web series, reality shows, or news broadcasts. It aims to provide intelligent summaries, enabling viewers to quickly catch up on missed content and making consumption more intuitive, personalized, and time-efficient.
Multiview: Seamless Simultaneous Streaming
Alongside AI Snapshot, JioHotstar introduced Multiview, catering to users who engage with multiple forms of content concurrently. Multiview enables viewers to watch different content feeds side-by-side on a single screen, eliminating the necessity of switching between streams. This dashboard-style viewing experience allows users to track multiple live events, channels, or content streams simultaneously.
Multiview is engineered for seamless multitasking, offering greater control and enhanced engagement. Users can combine live sports, breaking news, entertainment shows, and other content categories into a unified viewing experience. It is particularly beneficial for sports enthusiasts following multiple matches at once, as well as those who wish to stay updated with news while enjoying entertainment content.