Spotify’s Prompted Playlists can help you find new podcasts to listen to
Spotify just weaponized generative AI for podcast discovery. Premium users can now prompt the algorithm directly.
Why it matters
Spotify is embedding generative AI into its core discovery engine, converting user prompts into personalized podcast recommendations. This represents a significant shift in how streaming platforms monetize AI—turning natural language into Premium subscriber retention and engagement.
The key facts
9 to knowPrompted Playlists feature expanded from music to podcasts
Originally launched as beta in December 2025, music-only
Users can input text prompts to customize recommendations
Currently limited to Premium users in U.S., Canada, English language
Feature still in beta phase
Prompted Playlists expanded from music to podcasts (beta feature originally launched December 2025)
Feature uses text prompts to 'steer the algorithm' toward specific genres/themes
Currently available in English for Premium users in U.S. and Canada
Allows AI-generated customized playlist discovery based on natural language input
Go to the source
The Verge AItheverge.com
Publisher excerpt: On Tuesday, Spotify expanded its Prompted Playlists feature to include podcasts, an update that could make it easier for Premium users to find new shows to listen to. Prompted Playlists were originally launched as a beta feature in December, but previously only worked for music. You can use the…