Gustav Söderström is Spotify's co-president, chief technology officer, and chief product officer. He joins Big Technology Podcast — as we debut video episodes on Spotify — for discussion of Spotify's approach to AI generated content, algorithmic recommendations, and more. Tune in for a deep conversation covering whether Spotify wants AI-generated music and podcasts on its platform, how it can lean on AI recommendations to enhance discovery while sustaining human choice, and its long term AI vision. Stay tuned for the second half where we discuss Spotify's plans for podcasts, audiobooks, and other new formats. Chapters 00:00 The Role of AI in Music Creation 10:12 AI and the Future of Music Consumption 19:55 AI Podcasting: The Rise of AI Hosts 30:05 Spotify's Vision: An Ambient Friend for Music Discovery 27:39 AI and User Interaction in Music 30:05 Balancing User Control and Algorithmic Recommendations 34:57 Generative Recommendations and User Engagement 39:18 Navigating Family-Friendly Content 43:42 Spotify's Expansion into Podcasts and Audiobooks