Spotify Introduces AI Chatbot for Music and Audiobook Control
Spotify is experimenting with a new AI feature, "Talk to Spotify," allowing Premium subscribers to control music, audiobooks, and podcasts through conversational commands.
Spotify Digital Services is piloting a new artificial intelligence feature, dubbed "Talk to Spotify," which enables Premium subscribers to manage and explore music, audiobooks, and podcasts via conversational interactions with a chatbot.
The feature is accessible on the Home and Now Playing views within the Spotify mobile application. Users can issue commands by typing requests into a text box or by utilizing the microphone for voice input.
This move positions Spotify to enhance user interaction within its platform, building on capabilities seen in competitors like Amazon Music's integration with Alexa. Spotify's chatbot aims to go beyond basic recommendations by referencing user playlists and preferences, offering a more personalized and context-aware experience.
The company aims to make music and audio content discovery and management more intuitive through this AI integration. This represents a step towards a more conversational interface for the streaming service.