OpenAI has added Apple’s Shazam music recognition technology to ChatGPT, allowing users to identify songs directly inside the chatbot without needing to open the standalone Shazam app.

The new integration lets users recognise music playing nearby by typing prompts such as “@Shazam”, “Shazam this song”, or “What’s playing?”.

Once a track is identified, ChatGPT displays key details including the song title, artist name and album artwork. In many cases, users can also preview the track directly within the chat window.

The feature is delivered through ChatGPT’s growing ‘Apps’ ecosystem, which allows third-party services to integrate with the AI platform. To enable the tool, users need to connect Shazam through the Apps section in ChatGPT. After setup, the feature works across supported devices including iOS, Android and the web.

The integration works even if the Shazam app is not installed on the device. However, users who already have Shazam installed can save identified songs directly to their Shazam library for later listening.

The integration keeps the discovery process inside the conversation. After identifying a song, users can ask ChatGPT to suggest similar tracks, learn more about the artist, or create playlists based on the discovery.

ChatGPT’s music features also connect with other streaming services that integrate with the platform. Apple Music users can generate playlists through prompts, while Spotify users can receive music and podcast recommendations within the chat interface.

Shazam, acquired by Apple in 2018, is one of the world’s most widely used music recognition services, with hundreds of millions of users globally.

The feature is rolling out worldwide as part of OpenAI’s expanding ChatGPT app ecosystem, which now includes integrations with services such as Canva, Slack, PayPal, Adobe Express and OpenTable.

The move highlights how AI chatbots are increasingly evolving into multi-purpose platforms capable of handling tasks that previously required multiple apps.