Spotify has launched a new desktop application named Studio by Spotify Labs, designed to create personalized podcasts and audio briefings using artificial intelligence. This innovative tool allows users to generate podcasts based on their emails, calendar events, and personal preferences. For example, users can request a daily audio brief for a road trip, incorporating their itinerary and recommendations for dining and entertainment. Currently available in a research preview to select users aged 18 and older across 20 markets, the app aims to compete with Google's NotebookLM, which has been popular for generating podcasts from selected source material. Spotify's move follows similar trends in the industry, with companies like Adobe and ElevenLabs also exploring podcast generation. The app is designed to save AI-generated podcasts in users' Spotify libraries, ensuring easy access across devices. While Spotify emphasizes that this is an early preview and warns of potential inaccuracies in AI outputs, the launch signifies the company's ambition to expand its audio offerings. Future updates may include features for capturing system audio, positioning Spotify to potentially enter the notetaking space as well.