Spotify is adding more AI gunk for podcasts and audiobooks
Spotify is introducing new AI features for podcasts and audiobooks aimed at enhancing user experience. Premium users in the US will soon be able to generate personal podcasts and ask chatbots questions about episodes. Additionally, Spotify is expanding its Audiobooks+ service with more options and integrating generative AI into audiobook features.
- ▪Premium users in the US will be able to generate personal podcasts that explain topics and provide daily briefings.
- ▪Spotify is adding a feature that allows users to ask chatbots questions about podcast episodes for clarification and recommendations.
- ▪The company will introduce additional add-on tiers for Audiobooks+ with higher listening time limits and family plans later this year.
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Entertainment Streaming Spotify is adding more AI gunk for podcasts and audiobooks Premium users in the US will soon be able to generate personal podcasts that explain certain topics and provide daily briefings. By Kris Holt May 21, 2026 1:35 pm EST Spotify Spotify held its latest investor day event on Thursday. Among other things, it had some updates to share regarding podcasts and audiobooks. Of course, many of these concerned generative AI features. For one thing, Spotify says you'll be able to ask a chatbot questions about a podcast episode you're listening to in order to get clarification, more context or recommendations related to a host or guest. Premium users in the US, Sweden and Ireland are the first to get access to this feature starting today.
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