There are 8B User-curated Playlists on Spotify; AI Generated Playlists vs Curators
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There are 8bn user-curated playlists on Spotify, 725m created this year alone, Daniel Ek says
Spotify has been working to make playlists a more attractive aspect of the music streaming experience – and potentially to make them into a feature that can bring in more revenue. So far, the effort seems to be paying off.
And we can expect there to be many more playlists on Spotify in the future, as the company is now bringing AI technology to its playlist features.
In April, Spotify announced the beta launch of AI Playlist, a tool that allows subscribers to use text prompts to automatically create new playlists.
Beginning with iOS and Android users in the UK and Australia, subscribers will be able to type in prompts along the lines of “an indie folk playlist to give my brain a big warm hug,” “relaxing music to tide me over during allergy season,” or “a playlist that makes me feel like the main character,” and AI Playlist will spit out a list of suggested tracks.
AI Generated Playlists vs Curators: Who Wins?
That AI is accelerating change in the music industry is not news. But, with the big streaming platforms ruling how music is listened to, the technological evolution is worth pausing to look at.
In a World of Playlists Driven by Algorithms, What Role Do Humans Play?
Curated YouTube channels laid the groundwork for the playlists that dominate today, but human connection will always be a vital part of the music experience.
How to Beat the Music Streaming Algorithm
GQ columnist Chris Black has perfected something he calls “music rediscovery,” and it’s keeping him out of playlist purgatory.
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25 Spotify Playlists That Are Actually Worth Listening To
If you’re a Spotify user, you know that one of the best things the service has to offer is a wealth of ready-made playlists across every genre, for every mood. The challenge, however, is finding the right ones for your taste — with so many options to choose from, it can take forever to find one that fits your taste.
Whether you like country, rap, pop, or rock, these Spotify playlists have you covered. Bonus: Many of them are updated frequently, so you can keep discovering new music you love.
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