You can ask Gemini to play songs from Spotify now

Google’s Gemini AI now integrates with Spotify, enabling users to manage music through voice commands, according to a 9to5Google report. This feature, introduced on November 27, 2024, allows users to control playback of songs, albums, and playlists, enhancing the AI’s utility. The integration supports the English language and requires a Spotify Premium subscription for specific song access.

Gemini offers users the ability to request music by song title, artist name, album name, and playlist name. However, it does not support playlist or radio station creation. Notably, if users have connected other music services like YouTube Music, they must specify which service to use, as Gemini defaults to the most recently used option. This capability aligns with Google’s broader strategy to connect various applications to Gemini, following the addition of other services such as WhatsApp, Google Home, Phone, and Messages.

Google emphasizes that the Gemini AI will access personal information from linked services only with explicit user consent. Any data shared during interactions adheres to the privacy policies of the respective services. Users must also link their Spotify and Google accounts to activate Gemini’s features and enable Gemini Apps Activity, which retains user queries for a maximum of 72 hours, Google says.

Previous enhancements included Workspace compatibility and other app integrations, positioning Gemini as a more versatile assistant compared to its predecessor, Google Assistant. While Google’s older Assistant has controlled multiple apps, Gemini’s advanced conversational abilities elevate user interaction, moving towards what experts call “agentic AI”—capable not only of understanding requests but also executing commands through various applications.

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Industry sources indicate that Google is working on an even more sophisticated AI assistant, codenamed “Jarvis,” which aims to streamline user interface control and reduce reliance on specialized integrations. This new system reflects a broader ambition to enhance AI capabilities, making them more practical for everyday tasks and communication.

As Spotify becomes the second non-Google application to receive Gemini capabilities, following WhatsApp’s introduction, the company’s effort to create an interconnected AI ecosystem appears to be progressing steadily. This integration represents a critical step in enhancing user experience and interaction with technology through AI advancements.

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