Spotify is proud to sponsor NeurIPS 2025, a conference that has long been at the forefront of exploring and redefining what is possible in AI. Our band members are deeply involved in this vibrant community, serving as senior program committee members, workshop organizers, and reviewers. In the fast-evolving world of streaming, Spotify continues to push boundaries, reimagining how listeners experience sound and connection.

Spotify_Research's publication is a hub for academic research and industry insights in the field of music streaming technology and user behavior analysis. Through research papers, data analysis, and experimental studies, Spotify_Research offers  insights into music recommendation algorithms, user engagement metrics, and content discovery mechanisms. Readers can learn about the latest advancements in music streaming technology, personalized playlist generation, and user-centric design principles to enhance the music listening experience. Additionally, Spotify_Research provides data-driven insights, user studies, and market analysis to help music enthusiasts and industry professionals understand the evolving landscape of digital music consumption and anticipate future trends.

Spotify Research

Spotify demonstrates how it translates AI research into production features through four live applications: voice-driven DJ requests, AI Playlist with preference alignment using RLHF/DPO, Ray-Ban Meta glasses integration for ambient listening, and audiobook Recaps. The company's approach combines agentic AI systems, generative preference-aligned models, closed-loop feedback, and scalable infrastructure to deliver personalized audio experiences. Key technical innovations include LLM-based orchestration, Direct Preference Optimization that increased listening time by 4%, and context-adaptive models for real-time intent detection across music and audiobook content.

Transforming AI Research into Personalized Listening: Spotify at NeurIPS 2025

Research + Engineering = Product: The Spotify Playbook

Application #1: Voice and Text-Driven DJ Requests

Application #2: AI Playlist - Personalized Agentic Recommendations

Application #3: Spotify × Ray-Ban Meta Integration - Ambient AI in Everyday Listening

Application #4: Recaps for Audiobook Listening