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Spotify is adding more AI gunk for podcasts and audiobooks

Engadget · May 21, 2026, 5:35 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Premium users in the US will soon be able to generate personal podcasts that explain certain topics and provide daily briefings.
  • Spotify Spotify held its latest investor day event on Thursday.
  • 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 will soon be able to generate personal podcasts that explain certain topics and provide daily briefings.

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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