Spotify's New AI Tool Will Create Playlists Based on Vibes

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Spotify has already dabbled in AI playlists, but on Thursday, the company unveiled a new tool that generates a playlist based on your description of an idea, feeling or moment. The feature, called Prompted Playlist, also takes into account your listening history and current cultural trends.

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Prompted Playlist is rolling out in beta to Premium users in the US and Canada, following testing in New Zealand. The tool uses a prompt, real-time information about the music world and your full ...