Spotify is launching an experimental app called “Studio” that compiles whatever you want it to, including your own data, into an AI-generated podcast saved to your library.
Spotify announced plenty of news during its “Investor Day” event. Out of all of it, one familiar tidbit stood out the most. While most wouldn’t consider Spotify a news source, information hub, or AI assistant encompassing all of those things, Spotify does. Just not in the traditional first step most companies make.
The company released a desktop app for select users called “Studio.” It takes all of the data it has access to by default – listening habits – and uses it to generate personal podcast episodes based on your prompt. Spotify says that “with user permission,” Studio can access other information to act as an AI agent to generate a podcast that takes more of your life into account.
With user permission, it can also act on your behalf: researching topics, organizing information, browsing the web, and even completing tasks. It integrates with everyday tools like your calendar, inbox, and notes, turning passive listening into an active, personalized experience.
In essence, Spotify’s AI model takes your prompt and generates a discussion with imaginative podcasters based on the information it has on hand and other widely available contextual data. Users can tell it to get them a daily brief, break down their emails, or give them a road trip mix based on destination.
Spotify isn’t the first to roll something like this out. In late 2024, NotebookLM launched Audio Overviews that pioneered a similar concept. It’s evolved into a comprehensive tool that has since expanded. NotebookLM, however, is a tool focused on research and education. It only generates Audio Overviews based on the sources you provide.
Spotify’s Studio seems to be able to freely pull information to generate its podcast episodes. It can also be compared to Huxe, an AI assistant built by those previously involved in NotebookLM’s creation. Huxe has constant access to email and calendar information to create daily briefings.
Spotify says the AI podcast generator will begin rolling out “in the coming weeks.” It will launch in a sort of beta phase for users 18 and up in 20+ regions.
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