Spotify's new AI application is capable of creating daily briefings and customized podcasts tailored to your preferences.
Studio by Spotify Labs utilizes AI to create personalized podcasts and daily briefings tailored to your day.
Approximately a month ago, Spotify enabled users to craft a podcast playlist using just a prompt. Now, they aim to eliminate the playlist step altogether by generating the podcast itself. Studio by Spotify Labs is a new desktop application that leverages AI to produce personal podcasts, daily audio briefings, and playlists based entirely on your lifestyle.
We are excited to launch Studio by Spotify Labs, an innovative app that can generate customized podcasts, playlists, and daily audio briefings from a simple prompt 💚 pic.twitter.com/uOfhHxO2B6— Spotify News (@SpotifyNews) May 21, 2026
The app analyzes your Spotify listening history, including music, podcasts, and audiobooks, with your consent. Additionally, it can access your calendar, inbox, and notes to create content that aligns perfectly with your daily activities. Studio will debut as a Research Preview in more than 20 markets for users 18 and older in the coming weeks.
What capabilities does Studio by Spotify Labs offer?
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The application functions conversationally, allowing you to interact with it like a chatbot, generating audio based on your prompts. You might request it to produce a daily briefing for a road trip, utilizing your reservations and calendar, suggest a dining option along your route, and conclude with a podcast you’d enjoy during the drive.
The AI behind the app can also explore the web to gather real-time information, such as current news, trends, or local recommendations, to inform its creations. Everything produced in Studio is saved directly to your Spotify library and synchronizes across your devices, enabling seamless transitions from desktop to commute.
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Importantly, what you create remains private and is not accessible to the public. Spotify emphasizes that this is an initial preview and that the AI may make errors, so users are advised to review the output before placing reliance on it.
How does this compare to existing offerings?
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Google’s NotebookLM has been generating AI-powered podcasts since 2024, with Amazon and Microsoft launching similar features in Alexa Plus and the Edge browser later on. Spotify's advantage lies in the fact that its users are already engaged with audio content, making Studio a more fitting platform than a notes app or web browser.
The launch also follows Spotify's introduction of the ‘Save to Spotify’ tool for developers utilizing Claude Code or OpenClaw to create personal podcasts. Studio provides the same functionality to a broader audience without requiring coding skills.
Manisha Priyadarshini is a technology and entertainment writer with over nine years of editorial experience.
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Spotify's new AI application is capable of creating daily briefings and customized podcasts tailored to your preferences.
Spotify's new Studio app utilizes AI to create personalized podcasts and daily updates based on your listening habits, calendar, and email.