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Spotify is doubling down on its AI push with a new dedicated chatbot that creates custom playlists and answers questions about songs, audiobooks, podcasts, and your listening history.
The “Talk to Spotify” prompt bar is now available on the Home and Now Playing pages for Premium subscribers in select regions. To get started, tap the bar, add a prompt using text or voice, and let the AI open a new chat window for back-and-forth conversations.
For example, you could say, “Play some artists I haven’t heard before,” or “Play a mix of hits from my top artist.” When the chatbot responds, you can fine-tune the playlist by providing additional instructions, including “just his recent stuff” or “make it more upbeat.” You can also use prompts to perform a few other Spotify actions, such as saving a song or following an artist.
From the Now Playing screen, you can ask the AI for trivia and other details about the song that’s playing, including the inspiration behind a tune, when the album was released, or what a song’s genre is. You can also ask Spotify to guide you toward similar artists and songs.
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The “Talk to Spotify” feature also extends to audiobooks and podcasts. It can answer questions about other books an author has written, or podcast shows where a certain guest has appeared.
You can also use the AI to learn more about your listening habits. Ask the chatbot how many times you’ve listened to a song, when you played it for the first time, or what genres you’ve been listening to lately.
“The new conversational experience is part of our ongoing work to make Spotify more personal and useful for every listener, giving people more ways to get the most out of every moment,” Spotify says.
To use the feature, you’ll need a Premium subscription, be 18 or above, and live in the US, Ireland, or Sweden. It’s still in beta and limited to Android and iOS devices in English. “Like any beta, it’s a work in progress: responses won’t always be perfect,” Spotify warns.
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Jibin is a tech news writer based out of Ahmedabad, India. Previously, he served as the editor of iGeeksBlog and is a self-proclaimed tech enthusiast who loves breaking down complex information for a broader audience.
Jibin is a tech news writer based out of Ahmedabad, India. Previously, he served as the editor of iGeeksBlog and is a self-proclaimed tech enthusiast who loves breaking down complex information for a broader audience.
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