TechCrunch Daily Crunch Spotify’s latest update gives users more control over their listening experience
May 8, 2025
Spotify’s latest update lets users take charge of their music experience with enhanced search options using ChatGPT. Not only can playlists be edited and sorted easily, but the redesigned queue offers better usability. Meanwhile, OpenAI aims to partner with governments to strengthen AI infrastructure, while Netflix unveils a groundbreaking AI-driven search tool that enhances content discovery. Exciting tech developments don't stop there, with notable funding news from startups like Ox Security.
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OpenAI's International Expansion Strategy
- OpenAI aims to globally expand AI infrastructure through partnerships with governments.
- The effort focuses on promoting Western AI adoption over Chinese competitors and localizing AI products.
Netflix's AI-Powered Search Innovation
- Netflix integrates ChatGPT into search to enable conversational content discovery.
- Users can refine searches using natural language with nuanced preferences for genre and tone.
Spotify's Enhanced User Control
- Spotify now offers premium users more detailed control over their music queue and playback settings.
- Users can turn off features like smart shuffle and autoplay completely if preferred.