On Spotify’s SpotifAI Podcasts (opens in new tab)

On May 22, 2026, TechCrunch published an article by Ivan Mehta titled Spotify’s AI bet: more of everything, less of what you want. I preface my thoughts by noting that I have never used Spotify—or is it now SpotifAI?—and nothing I have read or heard about it, including Mr. Mehta’s article, has made me think that I am missing out. While Mr. Mehta’s article did not inspire me to sign up for a Spotify subscription plan and start running Google Play Services on my phone so I can use the app, it d...