Spotify Expands AI DJ to 75+ Markets, New Languages

Spotify has expanded its AI-powered DJ feature to Premium subscribers in additional countries, including Austria, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, South Korea and Switzerland, bringing the total number of available markets to more than 75.

The rollout, announced this week, also introduces support for four new languages: French, German, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese. Each language features a distinct AI voice with its own personality, such as Maia for French, Ben for German, Alex for Italian and Dani for Brazilian Portuguese. Users can switch languages via the app's menu and access the feature from the home page or by searching for "DJ." The company noted that the feature remains in beta and requires the latest app version.

AI DJ curates personalized music selections based on a user's listening history, blending recent plays, old favorites and recommended new releases. It acts like a virtual radio host, providing voice commentary between tracks and responding to requests for specific artists, genres, moods or activities. Premium users can issue voice commands by holding the DJ button or use text prompts for more precise curation. The system has evolved since its...