In a bold move that screams "we're keeping up with the kids," Netflix has announced a makeover that promises to sprinkle in some intelligence—artificial, of course—while pandering to the TikTok generation. The streaming giant recently unveiled its most dramatic homepage redesign since 2013, which many believed was long overdue but would remain in the limbo of “who cares?” The redesign comes with a new suite of features aimed at drawing in users who might otherwise binge on cat videos instead of the latest must-watch series. Netflix's refresh includes a shift in its main navigation from the left side to its center, a decision probably influenced by a highly confidential poll of three millennials who reportedly found the old design “so last decade.” But wait, there's more! As if the mere repositioning of menu items wasn’t enough, Netflix plans to test out generative AI-powered searches that likely mean users will now take even longer to find what they want to watch. In an era where you can’t even order a pizza without being bombarded by suggestions for artisanal toppings, it only seems fitting that Netflix is now introducing an algorithm that may or may not suggest the perfect show for your mood—assuming your mood is “confused and slightly frustrated.” Additionally, the company teased a new vertical video feed reminiscent of TikTok’s ubiquitous scrolling format. Now, Netflix users can swipe endlessly through previews of potentially awful movies and shows until they realize they’ve been sold on a documentary about the collective lives of garden gnomes. Netflix's hope is that users will find great engagement in a style that encourages short attention spans—a perfect match for their recent binge-watching habits. Naturally, these fancy new features will only be available to a lucky few for testing. Netflix has a history of mysteriously experimenting with upgrades, ensuring that only users in select regions will get to play with these hot new toys. Despite the limited rollout, company insiders hint at a wider rollout, perhaps aimed at convincing a global audience that they shouldn't just stick to streaming their current obsessions of “The Office” repeats for the millionth time. As Netflix takes this leap into the chaotic landscape of vertical videos and AI recommendations, it hopes to remain the king of streaming. Meanwhile, loyal subscribers can sit back, relax, and enjoy watching the algorithm struggle to know them better than they know themselves. Because when it comes to finding the right show to unwind with, nothing says “personal touch” quite like a suggestion from a computer—especially when it’s sandwiched between two a minute-long clips of people dancing in their living rooms. Netflix may be banking on innovation, but they better hope their user base isn’t dancing away before the algorithm figures them out!