Spotify adds AI chatbot feature
▼ Summary
– Spotify is testing a new AI chatbot feature called “Talk to Spotify” for Premium subscribers, allowing them to find and play music, audiobooks, and podcasts through conversation.
– The feature is available on the Home and Now Playing views of Spotify’s mobile app and can be used by typing or speaking requests.
– Unlike general AI assistants, Spotify’s chatbot references user-specific data like playlists and favorites to provide personalized recommendations.
– Amazon Music introduced a similar AI integration with Alexa Plus last year, but Spotify’s version focuses more on personalization.
Spotify is rolling out a new AI-powered chatbot designed to let Premium users discover and interact with music, audiobooks, and podcasts through natural conversation. Dubbed “Talk to Spotify,” the experimental feature is now appearing on the Home screen and the Now Playing view within the mobile app. You can engage the chatbot by typing your request into a familiar AI text box or by tapping the microphone icon to speak your query aloud.
This move follows a similar integration from Amazon Music, which added Alexa Plus to its service last year. But Spotify’s version goes further than standard AI recommendations or general music trivia. The chatbot has the ability to reference your personal playlists and saved favorites, making the interaction more tailored to individual listening habits. Whether you want to queue up a specific track, find a new podcast based on a mood, or dive deeper into an audiobook series, the bot aims to keep the conversation flowing without interrupting your listening experience.
(Source: The Verge)
