Spotify's new playlist feature gives users more control over their recommendation algorithm

"By tapping on Prompted Playlist, Spotify subscribers participating in the beta will be presented with a prompt field where they can type exactly what they want to hear and how they want Spotify's algorithm to respond. And while past AI features took users' individual taste into consideration, Spotify claims Prompted Playlist "taps into your entire Spotify listening history, all the way back to day one.""

"Prompts can be as broad or specific as users want, and Spotify says playlists can also be set to automatically update with new songs on a specific cadence. An "Ideas" tab in the Prompted Playlist setup screen can provide suggestions for users who need inspiration for their prompt. And interestingly, Spotify says each song in the playlist will be presented with a short description explaining why the algorithm chose it, which could help direct future fine-tuning."

"Spotify is attempting to give users more control over the music the streaming service recommends with a new playlist feature called "Prompted Playlist." The beta feature is rolling out in New Zealand starting on December 11, and will let users write a custom prompt that Spotify can use - alongside their listening history - to create a playlist of new music."

Spotify will roll out a beta Prompted Playlist in New Zealand on December 11 that lets subscribers type custom prompts to generate playlists informed by their listening history. The feature combines user prompts with full account listening history to select new songs and can automatically refresh playlists on a chosen cadence. An Ideas tab offers prompt suggestions and each track includes a short explanation for why the algorithm selected it, enabling users to refine future prompts. Prompted Playlist is initially English-only and is presented as offering more granular control than prior AI playlist efforts.

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