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Spotify Rolls Out AI Audiobook Recaps in iOS Beta

Short, progress‑matched summaries help listeners resume books without relistening.

Overview

  • Recaps are debuting on iOS for a limited set of English‑language audiobooks in a beta that Spotify says will expand over time.
  • The feature provides a brief summary only of the portions a listener has already heard, functioning like a TV‑style “previously on” segment.
  • Listeners can tap a Recap button on supported titles, with the first summary appearing after roughly 15–20 minutes of listening.
  • Spotify says the tool uses AI but will not use audiobook content for LLM training or voice generation, and it does not replace original narration.
  • Developed with publishing partners, the launch follows Spotify’s earlier AI narration efforts and increased scrutiny of AI audio on the platform.