Artificial Intelligence

Spotify Created an AI-Powered Avatar of The Weeknd for a Personalized Listening Experience

The microsite uses deep learning and user data to personalize the artist's dialogue

AI-generated photo of The Weeknd
Spotify said it created the avatar from existing footage of the artist.Spotify
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By Patrick Kulp

August 19, 2020

A new AI-powered listening experience from Spotify offers listeners some personalized one-on-one time with The Weeknd.

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Patrick Kulp

Patrick Kulp is an emerging tech reporter at Adweek.

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