Build Your Own Spotify Playlist With ChatGPT
▼ Summary
– Spotify now allows ChatGPT integration to recommend music and podcasts directly within the platform.
– This feature is available to both free and premium Spotify users and requires connecting accounts via an opt-in process.
– Users can request personalized recommendations based on their listening history, moods, genres, or specific prompts.
– Recommendations can be opened directly in the Spotify app, with premium users receiving more tailored track selections.
– Spotify notes the feature is in early stages and may not fulfill all requests, while emphasizing ongoing personalization improvements.
Finding the perfect soundtrack for any moment just became remarkably intuitive. Spotify has integrated ChatGPT directly into its platform, allowing both free and premium subscribers to generate personalized music and podcast recommendations through simple conversation. This new feature, announced following OpenAI’s recent developer conference, enables the AI to craft playlists and suggest tracks based on your unique listening history and specific requests.
Previously, you could ask ChatGPT for general song ideas, but the integration takes personalization to another level. By connecting your Spotify account, the AI can analyze the artists and genres you already enjoy. It then uses this insight to build custom playlists that are automatically accessible within your Spotify app. Whether you need an energetic workout mix or a calming playlist for a rainy afternoon, you can now ask for it naturally.
Getting started is straightforward. The next time you’re chatting with ChatGPT, simply mention Spotify. You will receive a prompt to link your account, a step that is completely optional and can be reversed at any time. Once connected, you can make requests like, “Create a driving playlist using my favorite rock artists,” or “Suggest some thought-provoking podcasts about technology.” The AI processes your prompt and generates a list of recommendations. Tapping any song or podcast on that list will immediately open it in Spotify.
The level of personalization you receive depends on your subscription. Free users can pull songs from existing Spotify playlists such as Discover Weekly. Premium subscribers, however, unlock a more advanced tier, gaining the ability to transform complex prompts into deeply personalized track collections.
For the best outcomes, being specific with your requests yields significantly better results. Instead of a vague “play some happy music,” try “recommend upbeat pop songs from the 2010s with a summer vibe.” For podcasts, specifying a topic, a preferred host, or a particular guest will help the AI narrow down the options.
Spotify emphasizes that this is an evolving feature, noting it’s still in its early stages. The company is continuously refining its personalization algorithms, combining this new AI technology with the expertise of its human editorial teams. This collaboration arrives shortly after Spotify reaffirmed its commitment to supporting human artists, publicly stating its stance against low-quality, AI-generated content that could devalue original music.
(Source: ZDNET)
