Like most companies, Spotify is now venturing into Artificial Intelligence (AI) territory. Premium subscribers in the United Kingdom and Australia are now receiving the beta version of its latest feature. You can create a customized playlist with text prompts.
Already, the app has offered you personalized playlists like Spotify Unwrapped. With AI playlists, you have hands-on experience and can curate a collection of songs to suit any mood.
AI playlists let you get creative
In a recent blog post, Spotify says that you can instruct its new AI Playlist with text prompts. You can type phrases like “create a playlist for rainy days” or “play me nostalgic hits from the 90s”. The result is a list of 30 songs matching your description for your enjoyment. The prompts aren't restrictive, so you can instruct the AI with references to movie characters, colors, emojis, and more. For example, you could say “I'm feeling blue”.
Although Spotify has built the feature on an intelligent model, it's limited to music-related prompts and won't generate responses outside it. The company also stated that they've put protective measures in place. While they haven't told us exactly what those “measures” are, you want to avoid hurling insults, hate speech, or discriminatory language at the AI. Interestingly, with tools like music AI, users can experiment with AI-generated compositions, allowing for a more interactive and creative musical experience.
To use it, you'll go to the Your Library menu on the app. Then tap a + icon in the top right corner and select AI Playlist. Next, you'll see the AI screen asking you what you want to hear. You'll use the text box at the bottom of your screen to type and send the phrases. But if you're down for anything, you can use the suggestions.
Create and refine your playlists
AI playlist will generate a list of songs based on your prompt, and you have the option to refine it before you officially create it. Spotify hasn't said anything about how this feature works. But it may allow you to remove or add songs to the playlist, or simply refresh the list on your behalf.
The Create option in the top left corner saves your playlist. You don't want to abandon the screen without tapping it. Otherwise, you'll need to generate a new playlist. Overall, the feature brings a new way to discover music in addition to the AI DJ Spotify launched recently. AI DJ works similarly to Playlists, with the major difference being that you won't use text prompts.
Enjoy advanced personalization with Spotify
Spotify's AI Playlist is still under beta development in the UK and Australia for now. In the coming months, it'll make its way to more countries. However, you'll still need a Premium subscription plan to use it. Currently, Spotify offers four; Individual, Duo, Student, and Family.
The streaming platform is planning to hike its prices, so you may have to pay more than normal. You can subscribe to them on the app or website and cancel at any time. If you feel they're expensive, try alternative streaming apps.
