Spotify is now an AI chatbot, too
This is what the “Talk to Spotify” chatbox (left) looks like on the homepage. | Image: Spotify Spotify is experimenting with a new AI feature that allows Premium subscribers to play and explore music, audiobooks, and podcasts by having conversations with a chatbot. The "Talk to Spotify" feature appears across the Home and Now Playing view on Spotify's mobile app. You can interact with the chatbot by typing your request in the familiar AI text box, or by selecting the mic symbol
Get smart on it
Spotify is testing a new AI chatbot feature for Premium subscribers that lets users explore music, podcasts, and audiobooks through conversation rather than traditional browsing. The chatbot can be accessed via text or voice input on the mobile app's Home and Now Playing views. What sets this feature apart from competitors is its access to a user's personal listening data, playlists, and favorite artists, allowing it to answer questions about listening history and provide personalized recommendations based on further conversational requests. The company positions this as an effort to address complaints about its algorithm and make the platform more personalized for listeners.
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