Spotify's new AI chatbot knows your entire listening history
spotify launched a 'talk to spotify' beta for premium users in the us, ireland, and sweden that leverages listening data for conversational control and personalized queries, signaling a shift toward ai-first interfaces beyond simple recommendations.
spotify is rolling out 'talk to spotify,' a new conversational ai feature for premium users in the us, ireland, and sweden, available on ios and android, which allows users to interact with their library and discover new content through text or voice commands within the app. the tool goes beyond standard recommendations by accessing specific user data—such as playlists, listening history, and favorite artists—to answer questions like 'when did i first hear this song?' or to generate playlists with nuanced instructions like 'play something i haven't heard before.' this integration transforms the app into a more intelligent assistant capable of handling queries about audiobook authors, podcast guest appearances, and song release dates, similar to interactions with chatgpt or gemini. by making the interface more conversational, spotify aims to address user frustration with algorithms and increase engagement, though the company admits the feature is a work in progress with potential imperfections. this beta launch signals a broader trend where media platforms use generative ai to create deeper, data-driven interactions, moving past passive playback into active, personalized dialogue.