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December 10, 2025
Spotify tests more personalized, AI-powered 'Prompted Playlists'
The playlists can factor in world knowledge, go back to your listening history from day one, and be refreshed daily or weekly.
TL;DR
- Spotify introduces 'Promoted Playlists' for Premium users, initially in New Zealand.
- The feature allows users to control the algorithm with written prompts based on their full listening history.
- Prompts can be more detailed and longer than previous AI playlist options, incorporating world knowledge.
- Users can request specific music based on artists, genres, time periods, or moods.
- Playlists can be scheduled to refresh daily or weekly and will include context for recommendations.
- This move aligns with other social apps like Instagram and Bluesky offering users more algorithmic control.
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