Spotify Launches AI-Powered Running Mode to Match Music to Your Workout Pace

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Spotify has introduced a new Running Mode feature designed to help users build playlists tailored to their workout goals, music preferences, and desired beats per minute. The AI-powered tool aims to reduce time spent searching for suitable workout music by offering customizable running presets and optional coaching features. Running Mode builds on the personalization technology behind Prompted Playlists, which Spotify launched last year, with fitness-related prompts proving among the most popular uses of that feature. The new feature is available exclusively to Spotify Premium subscribers.

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