Key facts
- Spotify has launched a new AI-powered music assistant for Premium users.
- Users can interact with the assistant through typing or speaking to select music and podcasts.
- The feature is currently in beta and available in the U.S., Ireland, and Sweden.
- The AI can provide recommendations based on listening history and answer questions about music.
- Spotify utilizes a combination of its proprietary AI and third-party models for the assistant.
Spotify is enhancing its AI integration with a new feature allowing Premium subscribers to engage in conversational interactions for music and audio selection. This beta release, initially available in the U.S., Ireland, and Sweden for users 18 and older on iOS and Android, enables users to type or speak requests to discover and play content.
The AI assistant can go beyond simple playback requests, offering insights into listening history, song inspirations, album release dates, and personalized artist recommendations. Users can also refine selections by specifying mood, genre, or recency, and can perform actions like saving songs or adding them to a queue.
While Spotify has not detailed the specific AI technologies powering the assistant, the company confirmed it employs a blend of its own AI capabilities and models from various external providers to best suit different tasks. This move follows Spotify's previous AI-driven features, such as its AI DJ and playlist generation tools, further embedding AI into the user experience.