Spotify is rolling out a new feature called Running Mode, aimed at helping users synchronize their music with their workout intensity. By leveraging AI-driven personalization, the tool allows users to curate playlists based on their specific music tastes and desired beats per minute (BPM). The company stated that the primary goal of this update is to reduce the time users spend manually searching for music, allowing them to focus more on their physical activity.

While the core functionality focuses on tempo-based music matching, the feature also includes customizable presets and optional coaching elements. The technology builds upon the 'Prompted Playlists' capability that Spotify introduced last year. There is a discrepancy regarding the availability of this new feature. The Verge report focuses on the functionality and the AI-driven nature of the experience, while TechCrunch specifies that the rollout is currently limited to Premium subscribers using iOS devices in select countries. Neither report provided a comprehensive list of the specific countries included in this initial launch phase.