WWDC 2025: Apple Music’s next AI update may add abilities to generate playlists for users

Apple Music

's upcoming update may include the ability to generate playlists for users. The rumoured update suggests further integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the service. This potential feature comes amidst Apple's broader push into AI, with

Apple Intelligence features

gradually rolling out to users since their introduction a year ago. A recent report suggests that a widely used Apple app will receive AI changes in the coming days. While discussing the upcoming features of the expected update, including the potential for AI in Apple Music, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed the playlist-generating feature during a live "Stage" talk on Discord before the company’s annual developer conference,

WWDC 2025

.When asked whether AI would be integrated into Apple Music, Gurman confirmed that it would, though he did not specify what changes to expect. He also mentioned that a redesign of Apple Music is in the works, but there is no set timeline for its release. However, the report didn’t confirm if those updates to Apple Music will be among this year’s WWDC announcements.

How Apple Music already uses machine learning to improve user experience

Gurman’s response was expected, as Apple, like much of the tech world, is eager to bring AI into its products. While it is clear that AI will make its way to Apple Music, exactly how that will happen is still undecided.

One likely feature of Apple Music may be to use AI to improve song recommendations. Apple already employs an algorithm for this, but AI could further refine and personalise the experience. Another potential use is

AI-generated playlists

, built around specific themes or moods. This approach could eventually replace the human-curated playlists currently offered. It would also align with what Spotify, Apple’s rival, is already doing by using AI to create personalised playlists.