In this episode of Future Obsession, Spotify is changing the game, again. In this exclusive interview, Spotify’s Co-President and Chief Product & Technology Officer Gustav Söderström reveals how AI is transforming the way we experience audio. From the creation of Spotify’s AI DJ to what the future holds for podcasts, music discovery, and personalization, this is a deep dive into the tech, vision, and leadership shaping one of the world’s most innovative platforms.
We also explore Gustav’s career journey, from his early days in product to leading Spotify’s biggest innovations—and what it takes to build the future of audio at scale.
Topics covered:
– How Spotify built the AI DJ
– The future of AI-generated content
– Personalization, machine learning & LLMs
– Gustav’s leadership role at Spotify
– Where Spotify is heading next
🎧 Whether you're a tech lover, creator, or Spotify power user, this conversation is packed with insights you don’t want to miss.
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