Spotify is testing AI playlist creation based on text commands

Spotify has started testing a new feature involving artificial intelligence (AI). New is the ability to create new playlists based on text prompts. The operation is quite simple and similar to the operation of other productive AIs such as ChatGPT.

All the user has to do is enter a text description with the playlist style you want for the platform. The more details placed in the text box, the more accurate and complete the playlist will be.

It is possible to ask artificial intelligence for a selection of songs belonging to a certain genre, similar to a certain artist, or even suitable for certain moods. Claims may include statements such as: “Create a playlist of sad breakup songs” or “Create a playlist of songs for tough workouts at the gym”For example.

The function of creating playlists using artificial intelligence has been in internal testing since the end of 2023 and is now available for some users. It’s still a bit limited and doesn’t return results for very specific prompts involving brand names or events.

Spotify made record payments to artists in 2023

Ability to create playlists using AI for now Limited to platform subscribers in the UK and Australia. Additionally, it only works on the streaming app for Android and iOS, without working on the web version.

The service did not detail how the playlists would be displayed or whether they would be public or accessible through the platform’s search engine. Besides, There’s no estimate on the official launch of the function or expansion of testing to more countries, but the company has promised news “for the next few months”.

Spotify recently announced that it will pay music copyright holders an amount of US$9 billion (about R$45 billion in direct conversion) in 2023.

Royalty distribution is growing and, according to the brand, has nearly tripled in the last six years, with value tied to popularity and number of replicates on the app.