Spotify introduces AI-generated audiobook summaries to help listeners catch up
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Elissa Welle
Looks the part, but the middle's still raw. Chew with caution.
Summary
Spotify is launching a new AI-powered feature called Recaps for audiobooks that generates summaries of what listeners have already heard, similar to 'previously on' segments in TV shows. The feature is initially available on iOS for a limited number of English-language audiobooks, requiring users to listen to at least 15-20 minutes before summaries become available. Spotify plans to expand the feature to more audiobooks in the future.
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· 4 pulledSpotify is launching a new AI feature for audiobooks that summarizes what you've already heard without needing to rewind.
The company likens the feature, called Recaps, to a 'previously on' segment at the start of episodes in a TV series.
Recaps will be available automatically in the iOS app for a limited number of English-language audiobooks, with plans to expand to more audiobooks in an unspecified time frame.
While the Recap button is always present on supported titles, you will have to listen to more than 15–20 minutes of the audiobook to get a summary.
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