Spotify appears to be doubling down on AI-powered features with plans to bring AI-generated playlists to the app.
A chatbot feature was noticed by @robdad_, a user on TikTok, who posted a video showing how he tried out the new feature and said: “I just happened to discover Spotify's ChatGPT?” Spotify then confirmed to TechCrunch that a new AI playlist feature, plans for which were first spotted in October, is currently being tested, although it didn't give any indication as to when it might launch.
In the video, a description of the feature, which is only available in English, reads “Turn your ideas into playlists using AI.” You can find it on the 'Your Library' page by selecting the plus (+) button, and from there the popup will show an 'AI Playlist' option in addition to Spotify's current 'Playlist' and 'Blend' features.
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Once you select the AI playlist feature, you will be taken to a chatbot page where you can enter a custom prompt to generate a playlist or choose from a variety of suggested prompts. In the video, the prompt “Explore a niche genre like Witch House” was a clear highlight. When you select a prompt, a sample playlist is generated, allowing you to delete songs by swiping left to fine-tune the end result.
While this AI feature is only in testing stages at the moment, it looks like it will provide exciting new ways for music lovers to discover new artists and genres. Spotify hasn't revealed any further information about its plan for AI-powered playlists, but we hope this will be rolled out to users in the not-too-distant future.
Given Spotify's recent innovations in AI, it wouldn't be a total surprise if the playlist feature became part of Spotify's next major update. Early this year, Spotify dipped its toes in the AI waters by launching Spotify AI DJ, a more personalized version of a standard recommended playlist.