Spotify has unveiled its 2024 Wrapped, featuring exciting new additions to its beloved annual recap. Among the most notable updates is an AI-powered podcast created with Google’s cutting-edge AI summarization tool, NotebookLM. This feature marks a significant evolution in how Spotify is personalizing the user experience.
An AI-Generated Audio Recap of Your Year in Music
For the first time, users will have access to a personalized podcast-style summary of their music year, powered by Google’s Gemini AI. The AI-generated podcast will highlight users’ top songs, artists, genres, and other listening habits, offering a fresh, engaging way to relive the year’s musical journey. This new feature gives listeners a chance to hear AI hosts discuss and celebrate their music taste as if they were part of a conversation, making the experience feel both personal and dynamic.
Expanding AI Features Beyond Music
Building on the AI capabilities introduced earlier this year, Wrapped 2024 also includes new features for Spotify Premium subscribers. These users can now input prompts to create custom playlists based on their Wrapped data, offering a tailored music experience. For example, users can ask Spotify to suggest more tracks from their top artists, further enhancing the personalized nature of the app.
“Your Music Evolution” Tells the Story of Your Year
Alongside the AI podcast, Spotify is introducing “Your Music Evolution,” a new data story that tracks users’ shifting musical preferences throughout the year. This feature highlights key phases of a listener’s musical journey, offering a snapshot of their evolving tastes and interests, and comes complete with a custom playlist.
Audiobooks and Artist Messages Add Extra Flair
In addition to music features, Wrapped 2024 is expanding its offerings with a larger audiobook catalog and personalized experiences for authors and publishers. The Wrapped experience now also includes artist and podcaster video messages, with stars like Billie Eilish, Karol G, and Emma Chamberlain sharing exclusive content for their fans.
Available Now for U.S. and International Users
The new features are available to both free and Premium Spotify users in select countries, including the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, and others. Whether you’re reflecting on your music taste with an AI-generated podcast or exploring new audiobook recommendations, Spotify Wrapped 2024 is packed with exciting ways to connect with the platform’s evolving offerings.
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