Spotify launches personalized AI playlists that you can build using prompts

Spotify's new AI playlist feature is a beta option that allows users to generate personalized playlists based on written prompts. Users can input a variety of prompts, such as genres, moods, artists, decades, or more creative requests like 'songs to serenade my cat' or 'beats to battle a zombie apocalypse.' The feature uses large language models (LLMs) to understand the user's intent and Spotify's personalization technology to tailor the playlist to the listener's history and preferences. After creation, users can refine the playlist with commands or by removing unwanted songs.

To use Spotify's AI playlist feature, follow these steps:

1. Open the Spotify app and go to the 'Your Library' tab.
2. Tap on the plus button (+) at the top right of the screen.
3. Select the 'AI Playlist' option from the pop-up menu.
4. Enter your prompt for the type of playlist you want.
5. After the playlist is generated, you can issue commands like 'less upbeat' or 'more pop' to revise it, or swipe left on any songs to remove them.
6. To save the playlist, tap the 'Create' button to add it to your library.

Spotify's AI playlist feature initially became available to users on Android and iOS devices in the U.K. and Australia. The company plans to iterate on the feature in the months ahead, but no specific global release date has been provided.

For its AI playlist feature, Spotify uses large language models (LLMs) to interpret user prompts and its own personalization technology to create playlists that reflect the listener's music history and preferences. Additionally, Spotify employs a range of third-party tools for its AI and machine learning experiences.

Examples of prompts for creating AI playlists on Spotify include:

• 'get focused at work with instrumental electronica'
• 'fill in the silence with background café music'
• 'get pumped up with fun, upbeat, and positive songs'
• 'explore a niche genre like Witch House' These prompts can be used to generate playlists that cater to specific moods, activities, or preferences.