OpenAI’s new ChatGPT app integration with Spotify lets users link their accounts, giving the AI access to listening history and taste. The chatbot can describe a user’s musical palate, suggest undiscovered tracks, locate obscure songs, and generate themed playlists from simple prompts. Early testers report that the AI’s recommendations match personal preferences and that the playlist creation feature balances popular and niche selections for both adults and children. The integration demonstrates how conversational AI can enhance music discovery and curation without replacing human expertise. Read more →

Poet Telisha “Nikki” Jones, operating under the AI‑created persona Xania Monet, has signed a reported $3 million record deal with Hallwood Media. Using the Suno AI tool, Jones transforms her poetry into fully produced songs that have climbed charts and amassed nearly ten million U.S. streams. While the project showcases the commercial potential of AI‑generated music, industry observers warn that such deals could sideline human musicians, alter live‑performance expectations, and prompt ethical debates about authenticity in the music business. Read more →