Spotify Removes 75 Million Spam Tracks, Introduces AI Disclosure Requirements for Music

Sep 26, 2025
The Verge
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Summary

Spotify removes 75 million spam tracks in 12 months and introduces new AI disclosure requirements for music, partnering with 15 record labels to combat AI-generated content problems including artist impersonation and lack of transparency.

Key Points

  • Spotify announces new policies to combat AI-generated music problems including spam content, artist impersonation, and lack of transparency about AI usage
  • The platform develops a new metadata standard with DDEX to require disclosure of AI use in music creation, with 15 record labels and distributors already committed to adoption
  • Spotify removes 75 million spam tracks in the past 12 months and denies rumors that it creates or promotes AI-generated music in playlists for financial benefit

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