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In a groundbreaking move, Spotify has announced an extended collaboration with Google Cloud to leverage advanced language models for an enhanced user experience. By tapping into large language models (LLMs) such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google Bard, Spotify aims to revolutionize personalized recommendations within its podcast and audiobook offerings, The Verge reported.

Artificial intelligence has taken center stage in this partnership, with LLMs like PaLM 2, Codey, Imagen, and Chirp from Google Cloud playing a pivotal role. These models, trained on extensive datasets encompassing text, codes, images, audio, and video, empower Spotify to identify and understand users’ listening patterns more comprehensively.

Spotify, a trailblazer in AI adoption, initially employed the technology in music recommendation algorithms over a decade ago. Now, the company is extending its AI-driven approach to non-music content, specifically podcasts and audiobooks. The move aligns with Spotify’s strategic goal of diversifying revenue streams by expanding its portfolio of formats that generate substantial earnings.

Gustav Söderström, Spotify’s Chief Product and Technology Officer, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “The evolution of our technology has been matched by Google Cloud’s commitment to building the best possible platform for our products to run on and driving further innovation with the emerging capabilities of generative AI.”

Beyond tailoring recommendations, Spotify is exploring additional applications of LLMs in collaboration with Google Cloud. The focus extends to ensuring a safer listening experience for users by identifying and mitigating potentially harmful content.

This expanded partnership marks a significant step forward in the convergence of entertainment and AI technology. As Spotify continues to pioneer innovative solutions, users can anticipate a more personalized and secure audio content experience, setting a new standard in the ever-evolving landscape of streaming services.

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Senior Writer at Good e-Reader | sovy@goodereader.com

With a keen interest in tech, I make it a point to keep myself updated on the latest developments in technology and gadgets. That includes smartphones or tablet devices but stretches to even AI and self-driven automobiles, the latter being my latest fad. Besides writing, I like watching videos, reading, listening to music, or experimenting with different recipes. The motion picture is another aspect that interests me a lot, and I'll likely make a film sometime in the future.

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