Spotify’s AI-enhanced DJ feature is expanding to 50 new countries after successfully launching in the US and Canada earlier this year. The beta version, which provides algorithmic recommendations accompanied by AI-generated DJ commentary, has already been introduced in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Now, it will be available in more countries across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
However, there is a catch. The AI DJ, developed by Spotify’s Xavier Jernigan, only speaks English regardless of the user’s location. While this may not be a significant issue for English-speaking countries, it poses a limitation for listeners in non-English speaking regions like Ghana and Singapore. Spotify has not provided any information regarding the availability of other languages in the future.
Despite the language constraint, the AI DJ remains an exciting tool. It combines OpenAI’s large language model technology, which powers ChatGPT, with Sonantic’s AI voice generation platform. Spotify acquired Sonantic last year for its expertise in generating realistic speech. In addition to the AI-enhanced commentary, Spotify’s platform also provides written information explaining why a particular song was chosen.
The AI DJ is currently available to Spotify Premium users worldwide, but as it is still in beta, users can expect further changes and improvements in the coming months. Spotify is committed to iterating and innovating the experience for its users.
Spotify’s AI DJ Expands to 50 Countries
Spotify’s AI-enhanced DJ feature is expanding to 50 new countries after successfully launching in the US and Canada earlier this year. The beta version, which provides algorithmic recommendations accompanied by AI-generated DJ commentary, has already been introduced in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Now, it will be available in more countries across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
However, there is a catch. The AI DJ, developed by Spotify’s Xavier Jernigan, only speaks English regardless of the user’s location. While this may not be a significant issue for English-speaking countries, it poses a limitation for listeners in non-English speaking regions like Ghana and Singapore. Spotify has not provided any information regarding the availability of other languages in the future.
Despite the language constraint, the AI DJ remains an exciting tool. It combines OpenAI’s large language model technology, which powers ChatGPT, with Sonantic’s AI voice generation platform. Spotify acquired Sonantic last year for its expertise in generating realistic speech. In addition to the AI-enhanced commentary, Spotify’s platform also provides written information explaining why a particular song was chosen.
The AI DJ is currently available to Spotify Premium users worldwide, but as it is still in beta, users can expect further changes and improvements in the coming months. Spotify is committed to iterating and innovating the experience for its users.
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