Google has tried inserting overlay ads into videos, and on Tuesday, it launched a new program to distribute ad-laced, commercially produced YouTube video clips to sites through its AdSense network.

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Google (nasdaq: GOOG - news - people ) has tried inserting overlay ads into videos, and on Tuesday, it launched a new program to distribute ad-laced, commercially produced YouTube video clips to sites through its AdSense network.

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In the video after the break you can see the concept being illustrated with playful examples that interact with the program, but more useful applications include the ability for users to pull up subtitles for public information videos, or overlay sign language.

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