Spotify and Google Partner to Bring AI-Powered Podcasts to Spotify Wrapped
Spotify Wrapped, the eagerly awaited annual summary of users’ music streaming habits, returns in 2024 with an exciting new AI-driven feature. Spotify has partnered with Google to introduce NotebookLM-powered AI podcasts, allowing users to listen to personalized discussions about their music trends, top artists, and listening habits. This new feature enhances the Wrapped experience and provides an engaging way to relive the musical highlights of the past year.
Spotify Wrapped Gets an AI-Driven Update
For its 2024 edition, Spotify collaborated with Google to bring NotebookLM, an AI-powered research and writing assistant, to Spotify Wrapped. With this integration, users can now enjoy AI-generated Audio Overviews—personalized podcasts that break down their musical data. Here’s how it works:
- NotebookLM Technology: The platform enables AI to generate engaging conversations based on text, documents, or URLs. For Spotify Wrapped, the AI uses the user’s streaming data to create a podcast featuring two AI hosts discussing music trends.
- Personalized Audio Summary: Users will hear a recap of their most played songs, top artists, favorite genres, and time spent listening to music, all presented as a podcast.
How to Access Your AI Podcast in Spotify Wrapped
Spotify Wrapped’s AI feature is accessible to users in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Sweden, the US, and the UK. Both free and Premium Spotify users can enjoy this feature. To access the AI podcast, users can follow these steps:
- Step 1: Open the Spotify app or website and navigate to the Wrapped feed on the homepage.
- Step 2: Tap on the option labeled “Your Wrapped AI podcast”.
- Step 3: A pop-up window will open, allowing users to listen to two AI hosts discuss their personalized music summary.
- Share and Download: Users can choose to share their podcast with others or download it for future listening.
Evolution of Spotify Wrapped
Spotify Wrapped has come a long way since its launch in 2016, evolving from the “Year in Music” feature that it replaced. Over the years, Spotify has added new features and interactive elements to enhance the experience. Here’s a look at Wrapped’s journey:
- Launched in 2016: Spotify Wrapped replaced Spotify’s earlier “Year in Music” feature.
- New Features Every Year: Spotify has continually added new elements, including interactive image cards, in-depth music data, and new ways to share users’ music summaries.
- Introduction of AI Podcasts: In 2024, Wrapped now includes personalized AI-generated podcasts, powered by NotebookLM.
Important Highlights of the 2024 AI-Powered Spotify Wrapped
Here are some key points about this year’s Spotify Wrapped update:
- Personalized AI Podcast: Users can listen to a podcast summarizing their music habits.
- AI Hosts: Two AI hosts discuss top songs, artists, and other listening habits.
- Available to All Users: The feature is available to both free and Premium Spotify subscribers.
- Global Rollout: Currently available in select countries (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Sweden, the US, and the UK).
- Shareable and Downloadable: Users can share or download their AI-generated podcast.
This AI-enhanced version of Spotify Wrapped offers a more interactive and personalized way for users to relive their musical journey throughout the year, making the experience more engaging than ever before.
