Spotify AI Podcast: Create & Interact with New Features

Spotify is adding new artificial intelligence features for podcasts. The company is introducing tools that let users generate personalized podcasts and interact with content using AI-powered Q&A. Here's the thing: Users can soon create episodes based on their inputs, like daily briefings or explainers on specific topics. You could ask for a five-minute explanation of economics or daily updates tailored to your location. Spotify plans to let you upload links, PDFs, and text files, and choose custom voice styles for this generated audio. What's interesting is a command-line tool is already available for developers to create and store AI-generated podcasts directly in their Spotify library. A full in-app version is expected soon. Additionally, a new desktop application, Studio by Spotify Labs, will integrate with email and calendars for personalized audio briefings. The bottom line: Premium users in the US, Sweden, and Ireland are getting an AI-powered Q&A feature. This allows listeners to ask questions about podcast episodes in real time, deepening engagement and making listening more interactive. This means more ways to create and engage with audio content on the platform.