Spotify has introduced a new artificial intelligence-powered desktop application called Studio, marking its entry into the growing space of personalised audio content.The app, released under Spotify Labs, allows users to generate customised podcasts and daily briefings by connecting personal data such as emails, calendars and notes. The launch places Spotify in direct competition with tools like Google NotebookLM, which offer similar AI-driven content generation features.&nbsp;<h2>What Spotify’s new AI app can do</h2>The Studio app enables users to create podcasts based on topics or personal information. It can generate audio content by combining user inputs with online data.For example, users can ask the app to:Create a daily audio briefingGenerate a podcast on a specific topicCombine travel plans, calendar events and recommendations into one audio guideThe app also supports multi-step requests, allowing users to customise content in detail.<h2>Personalised audio powered by AI agents</h2>Spotify’s new app includes an AI agent that can browse the web and use personal context to build audio content.This means the app can:Pull information from schedules and bookingsAdd recommendations based on user preferencesCreate tailored audio experiences for different situationsAll generated podcasts are saved privately in the user’s Spotify library and can be accessed across devices.<h2>Early preview with limited access</h2>Spotify has said that the Studio app is currently in a research preview stage. It is being rolled out in more than 20 markets and is available only to selected users aged 18 and above.The company has also noted that AI-generated content may not always be accurate, as the feature is still under development.<h2>Competition in the AI audio space</h2>The launch highlights a growing trend where technology companies are using AI to create personalised audio content.Tools like Google NotebookLM have already popularised the idea of turning information into podcast-style formats. Other companies and platforms are also exploring similar features.Spotify’s move shows its intention to expand beyond music streaming and strengthen its position in the broader audio ecosystem.&nbsp;<h2>Shift towards non-coder accessibility</h2>Spotify had earlier introduced a command-line tool for developers to create AI-generated podcasts. With the Studio app, the company is now making these features available to non-technical users.This shift could help expand adoption by making AI tools easier to use for a wider audience.&nbsp;<h2>What this means for users and industry</h2>The introduction of AI-powered podcast creation tools reflects a broader change in how content is consumed.Instead of reading or searching manually, users can now receive information in audio format tailored to their needs.For the industry, this signals a move towards more personalised and automated content experiences, where AI plays a central role in content creation and delivery.<h2>What happens next</h2>Spotify is expected to continue developing the Studio app and add more features over time, including deeper integrations and improved accuracy.As competition increases in the AI space, companies are likely to invest further in tools that combine personal data, automation and content creation

Spotify has introduced a new artificial intelligence-powered desktop application called Studio, marking its entry into the growing space of personalised audio content.

Spotify has introduced a new artificial intelligence-powered desktop application called Studio, marking its entry into the growing space of personalised audio content. The app, released under Spotify Labs, allows users to generate customised podcasts and daily briefings by connecting personal data such as emails, calendars and notes. The launch places Spotify in direct competition with tools like Google NotebookLM, which offer similar AI-driven content generation features. What Spotify’s new AI app can do The Studio app enables users to create podcasts based on topics or personal information. It can generate audio content by combining user inputs with online data. For example, users can ask the app to: Create a daily audio briefing Generate a podcast on a specific topic Combine travel plans, calendar events and recommendations into one audio guide The app also supports multi-step requests, allowing users to customise content in detail. Personalised audio powered by AI agents Spotify’s new app includes an AI agent that can browse the web and use personal context to build audio content. This means the app can: Pull information from schedules and bookings Add recommendations based on user preferences Create tailored audio experiences for different situations All generated podcasts are saved privately in the user’s Spotify library and can be accessed across devices. Early preview with limited access Spotify has said that the Studio app is currently in a research preview stage. It is being rolled out in more than 20 markets and is available only to selected users aged 18 and above. The company has also noted that AI-generated content may not always be accurate, as the feature is still under development. Competition in the AI audio space The launch highlights a growing trend where technology companies are using AI to create personalised audio content. Tools like Google NotebookLM have already popularised the idea of turning information into podcast-style formats. Other companies and platforms are also exploring similar features. Spotify’s move shows its intention to expand beyond music streaming and strengthen its position in the broader audio ecosystem. Shift towards non-coder accessibility Spotify had earlier introduced a command-line tool for developers to create AI-generated podcasts. With the Studio app, the company is now making these features available to non-technical users. This shift could help expand adoption by making AI tools easier to use for a wider audience. What this means for users and industry The introduction of AI-powered podcast creation tools reflects a broader change in how content is consumed. Instead of reading or searching manually, users can now receive information in audio format tailored to their needs. For the industry, this signals a move towards more personalised and automated content experiences, where AI plays a central role in content creation and delivery. What happens next Spotify is expected to continue developing the Studio app and add more features over time, including deeper integrations and improved accuracy. As competition increases in the AI space, companies are likely to invest further in tools that combine personal data, automation and content creation

Spotify has introduced a new artificial intelligence-powered desktop application called Studio, marking its entry into the growing space of personalised audio content.

Spotify launches AI Studio app to create personalised podcasts and daily briefings

The recent release of the US's famous podcast 'Serial' episode&nbsp;has created a whole new debate amongst experts about whether the podcast helps in securing justice or not and also recreated obsession trend for true crime series.

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A huge crowd on Monday (September 19) greeted Adnan Syed, who was allegedly given a life sentence for murdering his ex-girlfriend in 1999, on his release&nbsp;after 22 years.

Adnan's case came to attention in 2014, after Sarah Koeing, an American journalist, started her investigation of the case. However, Sarah never concluded whether Adnan was 'innocent.'

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-judge-overturns-murder-conviction-of-adnan-syed-featured-in-serial-podcast-518004">Also read&nbsp; US judge overturns murder conviction of Adnan Syed featured in Serial podcast</a>

The podcast initially came forward with millions of downloads. This podcast also shared several other podcasts focusing on unsolved murders, kidnappings and all sorts of crimes that could happen.

Another crime case under attention other than Adnan's is that of Curtis Flower, a black man who was tried six times for a quadruple&nbsp;murder. In this case, Flower has also denied committing this.

Majorly done by enthusiastic journalists, or people involved in law with a little more in-depth research, grabs listeners' attention at one sitting.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/meghan-puts-her-podcast-archetypes-on-hold-during-queen-elizabeth-iis-mourning-period-515605">Also read | Meghan puts her podcast 'Archetypes' on hold during Queen Elizabeth II's mourning period</a>

Dawn Cecil, a criminology professor, said that one of the main reasons for podcasts is that work is the participatory factor that contributes to a podcast's success.

By participation, people can discuss online sleuthing on various social media groups, but this can also lead to chaos&nbsp;of misleading information, interference in ongoing investigations or even an end to victims' privacy.

In the case of Adnan Syed, Hai Min Lee, his ex-girlfriend, was murdered in 1999. According to prosecutors, Syed killed his girlfriend after she broke up with him, leaving him humiliated. Lee's family faced problems as the case was discussed widely amongst most everyone whether her family liked it or not.

Lee's brother, in tears in a statement in room court, said, "This is not a podcast for me. It's real life," AFP reported.

(With inputs from agencies)
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The recent release of the US's famous podcast 'Serial' episode has created a whole new debate amongst experts about whether the podcast helps in securing justice or not and also recreated obsession trend for true crime series.

The recent release of the US's famous podcast 'Serial' episode has created a whole new debate amongst experts about whether the podcast helps in securing justice or not and also recreated obsession trend for true crime series. A huge crowd on Monday (September 19) greeted Adnan Syed, who was allegedly given a life sentence for murdering his ex-girlfriend in 1999, on his release after 22 years. Adnan's case came to attention in 2014, after Sarah Koeing, an American journalist, started her investigation of the case. However, Sarah never concluded whether Adnan was 'innocent.' Also read US judge overturns murder conviction of Adnan Syed featured in Serial podcast The podcast initially came forward with millions of downloads. This podcast also shared several other podcasts focusing on unsolved murders, kidnappings and all sorts of crimes that could happen. Another crime case under attention other than Adnan's is that of Curtis Flower, a black man who was tried six times for a quadruple murder. In this case, Flower has also denied committing this. Majorly done by enthusiastic journalists, or people involved in law with a little more in-depth research, grabs listeners' attention at one sitting. Also read | Meghan puts her podcast 'Archetypes' on hold during Queen Elizabeth II's mourning period Dawn Cecil, a criminology professor, said that one of the main reasons for podcasts is that work is the participatory factor that contributes to a podcast's success. By participation, people can discuss online sleuthing on various social media groups, but this can also lead to chaos of misleading information, interference in ongoing investigations or even an end to victims' privacy. In the case of Adnan Syed, Hai Min Lee, his ex-girlfriend, was murdered in 1999. According to prosecutors, Syed killed his girlfriend after she broke up with him, leaving him humiliated. Lee's family faced problems as the case was discussed widely amongst most everyone whether her family liked it or not. Lee's brother, in tears in a statement in room court, said, "This is not a podcast for me. It's real life," AFP reported. (With inputs from agencies)

US: Crime podcasts can sometimes change the course of justice

There has been little to laugh about in Cuba lately. But on a recent episode of "El Enjambre," a weekly podcast produced on the island, the three hosts were howling at the latest form of censorship by the state-run telecommunications company.

“If you send a text message with the word freedom, the message doesn’t reach the recipient,” Lucía March told her incredulous co-hosts, referring to the Spanish language word 'libertad'. “It evaporates, vanishes! I’m serious.”

The exchange was funny, informative and lighthearted, traits that have made "El Enjambre" one of the biggest hits among the scores of new Cuban-made podcasts that are now competing for residents’ attention and limited internet bandwidth.

Cubans began having access to the internet on smartphones only in 2018. Since then, podcasts about politics, current events, history, entrepreneurship and language have upended how Cubans get their information, expanding the middle ground between the hyperpartisan content generated by government-run media outlets and American government funded newsrooms that are highly critical of the island’s authoritarian leaders.

“There has been exponential growth, and I predict it will continue to multiply,” said Yoani Sánchez, a Cuban journalist who records a daily news podcast plugging stories from the independent news portal she runs, 14yMedio.

Cuba’s government blocks access to several news websites — including 14yMedio — and recently passed a measure making it a crime to post content that is critical of the Cuban state on social media. But the authorities have not yet taken action to censor or block access to the more than 220 podcasts that are produced in Cuba or cater largely to Cuban audiences, said Carlos Lugones, founder of Cuba Pod, a platform that promotes and catalogs Cuban podcasts.

“It’s very difficult for a government to censor a podcast because there are many ways of distributing it,” said Lugones. “Podcasts spark debates in society all the time. They cause people to reflect.”

A desire to do just that prompted Carlos Condis, an industrial engineer, to launch "El Enjambre" — Spanish for swarm of bees — in late 2019. The heart of the show is a spirited, spontaneous conversation among Condis and his co-hosts, March and Yunior García Aguilera.

No subject is off limits.

"El Enjambre" provided detailed coverage of the remarkable July 11 anti-government protests in Cuba and searing criticism of the ruthless crackdown that followed.

There has been little to laugh about in Cuba lately. But on a recent episode of "El Enjambre," a weekly podcast produced on the island, the three hosts were howling at the latest form of censorship by the state-run telecommunications company.

There has been little to laugh about in Cuba lately. But on a recent episode of "El Enjambre," a weekly podcast produced on the island, the three hosts were howling at the latest form of censorship by the state-run telecommunications company. “If you send a text message with the word freedom, the message doesn’t reach the recipient,” Lucía March told her incredulous co-hosts, referring to the Spanish language word 'libertad'. “It evaporates, vanishes! I’m serious.” The exchange was funny, informative and lighthearted, traits that have made "El Enjambre" one of the biggest hits among the scores of new Cuban-made podcasts that are now competing for residents’ attention and limited internet bandwidth. Cubans began having access to the internet on smartphones only in 2018. Since then, podcasts about politics, current events, history, entrepreneurship and language have upended how Cubans get their information, expanding the middle ground between the hyperpartisan content generated by government-run media outlets and American government funded newsrooms that are highly critical of the island’s authoritarian leaders. “There has been exponential growth, and I predict it will continue to multiply,” said Yoani Sánchez, a Cuban journalist who records a daily news podcast plugging stories from the independent news portal she runs, 14yMedio. Cuba’s government blocks access to several news websites — including 14yMedio — and recently passed a measure making it a crime to post content that is critical of the Cuban state on social media. But the authorities have not yet taken action to censor or block access to the more than 220 podcasts that are produced in Cuba or cater largely to Cuban audiences, said Carlos Lugones, founder of Cuba Pod, a platform that promotes and catalogs Cuban podcasts. “It’s very difficult for a government to censor a podcast because there are many ways of distributing it,” said Lugones. “Podcasts spark debates in society all the time. They cause people to reflect.” A desire to do just that prompted Carlos Condis, an industrial engineer, to launch "El Enjambre" — Spanish for swarm of bees — in late 2019. The heart of the show is a spirited, spontaneous conversation among Condis and his co-hosts, March and Yunior García Aguilera. No subject is off limits. "El Enjambre" provided detailed coverage of the remarkable July 11 anti-government protests in Cuba and searing criticism of the ruthless crackdown that followed.

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