Amazon Music launches Maestro AI-powered playlist generator in the US. However, across all Amazon Music tiers, a select group of customers can currently use the AI playlist feature which is still in beta.
On Tuesday Amazon Music Launches Maestro AI-Powered Playlist Generator in the US. Amazon Music unveiled a feature driven by artificial intelligence (AI) that can make playlists in response to text commands. Currently, in beta testing, the Maestro feature is being made available to a select group of US users.
Users may access features on all tiers of the Amazon Music mobile app, including the free tier. With Maestro’s emoji comprehension, users can type a string of emojis into a prompt and the conversational AI will still generate an appropriate playlist. It’s noteworthy that the feature rolled out only one week after Spotify released a test version of their own AI playlist creator.
An announcement was made via a newsroom post on Amazon.com. The statement from the firm read, “Today, Amazon Music announces a new feature that uses AI technology to make it easier and way more fun to build playlists you want when you want. Meet Maestro: An AI playlist generator that helps you create any playlist you can think of—plus all the ones you can’t.”
The AI-powered chatbot Maestro is a conversational AI, which means it can comprehend and carry out commands in natural language. Users can enter as much information as they’d like in the prompt, or they can type a summary of what they’re looking for, according to Amazon. Emojis are another tool that Amazon Music fans can utilize to convey their intentions. Emojis can be used alone or in conjunction with written language. Maestro takes vocal cues as well. According to Amazon, effective cues ought to incorporate music, activities, emotions, and emojis.
Amazon Music made it clear that Maestro is not a finished product, even as it is releasing the feature to beta testers. Users should experiment to discover the appropriate prompt to obtain the songs they’re looking for, as the business warned that the AI could not always get the playlist correct the first time. The business has also put in place mechanisms to proactively filter out descript language and improper suggestions. If users notice any behavior that could make the experience unpleasant for everyone, they can provide feedback to the company.
Beta users can find features on the mobile app’s home screen. Additionally, it is contained within the plus icon, which enables users to make new playlists. Selected US members of Amazon Music’s Free, Prime, and Unlimited tiers on iOS and Android can access this service. Amazon stated that it intended to gradually extend Maestro access to more consumers, although it did not provide a specific date for the feature’s wider introduction. Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers can listen to their playlists instantly and store them for later, while Prime members and free tier users can only listen to 30-second playlist previews before saving.