Spotify has expanded its artificial intelligence offerings by introducing a ChatGPT-like AI music assistant that allows Premium subscribers to have interactive conversations with the app while searching for music, podcasts and audiobooks.
The feature is currently rolling out in beta for eligible users in the United States, Ireland and Sweden on Android and iOS devices. It is available only in English for users aged 18 years and above.
According to the company, the beta release may not always perform perfectly, but user feedback will be used to improve the experience over time.
What is Spotify’s AI music assistant?
The new Spotify AI music assistant enables users to communicate with the streaming app using either voice or text. Instead of relying only on traditional search, listeners can have natural conversations with Spotify to find songs, podcasts or audiobooks based on their preferences.
The assistant is integrated into the Home and Now Playing sections of the mobile app, allowing users to refine recommendations through follow-up questions and requests.
Spotify said the feature combines its own AI technology with models from multiple AI providers, depending on the task being performed.
What can users ask Spotify’s AI assistant?
The conversational assistant is designed to go beyond basic music search. Users can:
- Discover new artists based on listening habits.
- Request playlists matching a specific mood or genre.
- Ask about album release dates or the inspiration behind songs.
- Learn more about podcasts and audiobooks.
- Check personal listening history, including when they first played a particular track.
- Explore their most-played genres and artists.
- Save songs, add tracks to the queue and follow artists through conversation.
For example, users can ask Spotify to play artists they have never listened to before and then refine the results by requesting newer releases, adding a favourite artist or asking for more energetic tracks.
Spotify continues expanding its AI features
The latest launch builds on Spotify’s growing portfolio of AI-powered experiences. The company has already introduced features such as AI DJ, AI-assisted playlist creation using prompts and integrations with third-party AI chatbots.
With the new conversational assistant, Spotify is aiming to make discovering and managing audio content more interactive and personalized for Premium subscribers.
The feature is currently rolling out in supported markets, with wider availability expected as Spotify continues testing and improving the service.
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FAQs
What is Spotify AI music assistant?
It is a conversational AI feature that lets Premium users interact with Spotify using voice or text to discover music, podcasts and audiobooks.
Which countries currently have access?
The beta version is available in the United States, Ireland and Sweden.
Who can use the feature?
It is available to Spotify Premium subscribers aged 18 years or older using the app in English on Android and iOS.
Can users ask about their listening history?
Yes. The assistant can answer questions about users’ listening history, favourite genres and previously played songs.
Is the feature available worldwide?
No. Spotify is initially rolling out the beta in three countries before expanding availability.
