OpenAI Integrates Shazam into ChatGPT for Song ID

OpenAI has integrated Apple's Shazam music recognition service into its ChatGPT platform, enabling users to identify songs directly within the chatbot interface without switching applications. The feature began rolling out globally this week and is available on iOS, Android, and web versions of ChatGPT.

To use the new tool, users simply include "Shazam" in their prompts, such as "Shazam, what's playing?" or "Shazam, what is this song?" This activates the device's microphone, allowing Shazam to analyze the audio and identify the track in seconds. Results appear as inline cards in the chat, displaying the song title, artist, album artwork, and a short audio preview. The integration leverages Shazam's established recognition technology, trusted by hundreds of millions of users worldwide since Apple acquired the company in 2018.

No separate Shazam app is required for basic functionality, making the feature accessible across platforms, including non-Apple devices. However, users with the Shazam app installed on their phone can save identified songs directly to their personal library, preserving discoveries outside of chat histories. This addresses a common challenge in AI...