Apple Music is now live on ChatGPT, here’s what it can actually do

Apple Music has been integrated into ChatGPT, a move that OpenAI announced just a day prior. While this doesn't transform ChatGPT into a complete music streaming platform, it provides Apple Music subscribers with enhanced capabilities for music discovery and playlist generation.

**What the Apple Music-ChatGPT Integration Offers**

It's important to note that ChatGPT cannot stream full Apple Music tracks. While users might hear short previews when songs are suggested, the actual playback occurs within the Apple Music app. The true benefit lies in how it streamlines music interaction.

Subscribers to Apple Music can now leverage ChatGPT to find music, explore different artists, and automatically generate playlists using everyday language. Instead of the conventional method of manually searching for songs, users can simply describe their desired music and let ChatGPT handle the task.

For instance, you can request highly customized playlists. Prompts such as “Create a 30-song rock and roll Christmas playlist, but avoid clichés” or “Make Barney’s Get Psyched Mix from How I Met Your Mother” will now produce complete Apple Music playlists, automatically created and populated. ChatGPT manages the song selection process and directly adds the results to the user's Apple Music library.

Furthermore, the integration enhances music discovery. Users can provide vague or incomplete descriptions of songs and still receive relevant results.

Beyond playlists, this feature facilitates smarter curation in general. Users have the ability to explore genres, moods, soundtracks, or specific eras without needing precise names, making Apple Music feel more like a conversation and less reliant on exact searches.

**Getting Started**

The setup process is simple. Users can go to chatgpt.com/apps or access the Apps section within ChatGPT, choose Apple Music, and link their Apple Music account. Once connected, prompts can start with “/Apple Music,” or the app can be manually selected from ChatGPT’s app picker.

Often, even this step isn't necessary. ChatGPT can automatically activate Apple Music based on the context of the request. This means users can simply request a playlist or song without repeatedly specifying the service each time.

The result is a more intuitive way to engage with Apple Music, transforming playlist creation and music discovery from a series of taps and searches into a conversational experience.