Spotify is giving you the keys to its recommendation algorithm with US launch of ‘Taste Profile’

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: TechCrunch

What happened

Spotify is rolling out Taste Profile to Premium users in the U.S., letting listeners see how the streamer understands their tastes and use natural language to reshape their recommendations.

Key facts

  • Reported by TechCrunch and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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