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YouTube Music has introduced AI music hosts in a restricted US trial through the new YouTube Labs initiative. This DJ is a personalized AI guide that knows you and your music taste so well that it can choose what to play for you, directly competing with Spotify’s AI DJ.
For some time now, the very loved feature known as AI DJ has stayed unique to spotify. This automated host offers commentary and insights between tracks. YouTube Music is now taking a distinct step to compete by introducing its version of an “AI DJ.” Also, this recent initiative is intended to integrate more artificial intelligence within Google’s platforms.
YouTube had formally introduced YouTube Labs, aninitiative that is geared towards advancing AI capabilities. The initial feature to launch in this new experimental campaign is “AI music hosts” for the YouTube Music app.
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AI Music Hosts: YouTube Music’s Challenge to Spotify’s AI DJ
YouTube Music’s latest AI music presenters aim to enhance the listening experience. Rather than a straightforward transition, these hosts insert themselves between songs to convey pertinent artist tales, fan facts, and “entertaining commentary” about your music. Also, the specific characteristics of the voice and personality have not been completely disclosed. Nonetheless, the feature resembles the dynamic AI experience of Spotify’s well-known feature.
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Also, for users taking the test, accessing AI Music Host is simple. Reports suggest the feature appears as a specific button on the Now Playing interface of the YouTube Music application. It can be found next to the regular ‘thumbs up’ and ‘thumbs down’ ratings. Pressing this button turns on the AI commentary for the remainder of your listening experience.
Restricted Early Access: US Trial
Access to the new AI music platforms is presently limited to a small group of participants based in the US. The formal announcement features the YouTube Premium branding. Also, this indicates that a paid subscription is likely to be necessary. US users who are interested can verify their eligibility and enrol in the Labs program at youtube.com/new.
Only Spotify—and now YouTube Music—provides this AI DJ feature. Will other well-known music streaming services, like Apple Music or Tidal, do the same? Only time will tell.