Spotify announced Thursday that it will be partnering with Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group , Warner Music Group , as well as independent licensing agency Merlin and digital music company Believe, to create "responsible" artificial intelligence products.
Although the company did not confirm any specific AI tools in development, Spotify said in a release that it is making "significant investments in AI research and product development," including a new AI research lab and product team.
"AI is the most consequential technology shift since the smartphone, and it's already reshaping how music is created and experienced," co-president Gustav Söderström said in a statement. "At Spotify, we want to build this future hand in hand with the music industry, guided by clear principles and deep respect for creators, just as we did in the days of piracy."
Spotify said that it hopes to add more rightsholders and distributors in the future.
The company has already incorporated AI features into its app, including an AI DJ and AI Playlist, which rolled out in beta in September, that generates a personalized playlist using written prompts.
The entertainment industry has expressed rising concerns over harmful AI use infringing on artist copyrights during the AI boom.