Spotify is adding more AI gunk for podcasts and audiobooks

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Published 5/21/2026, 5:35:19 PM · Updated 5/21/2026, 7:42:08 PMBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team

Spotify is adding more AI gunk for podcasts and audiobooks

Key points

  • Spotify held its latest investor day event on Thursday.
  • Among other things, it had some updates to share regarding podcasts and audiobooks.
  • Of course, many of these concerned generative AI features.
  • For one thing, Spotify says you'll be able to ask a chatbot questions about a podcast episode you're listening to in order to get clarification, more context or recommendations related to a host or guest.
  • Premium users in the US, Sweden and Ireland are the first to get access to this feature starting today.

Published May 21, 2026.


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