Spotify's AI DJ now comes with seven accents and a 'please shut up' button.

Spotify is giving its popular AI DJ a personality makeover, letting Premium subscribers choose from a cast of new voices with specific accents and character traits. Users can now pick a laid-back Casey, a direct Tess, a youthful Lane, or a witty Spanish-speaking Fabi, among others. The feature also introduces a new toggle to dramatically reduce the AI's chatter between songs, turning the verbose digital host into more of a silent playlist curator.

For the over 94 million Premium listeners who use the DJ feature, this update offers more personalization and, crucially, an option for less interruption. It's Spotify's attempt to make its AI feel less like a one-size-fits-all radio host and more like a customizable assistant that knows when to talk and when to just play the music. Ultimately, it's a reminder that even in the age of hyper-intelligent AI, sometimes the best feature is a simple 'mute' button.