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March 24, 2026
Spotify tests new tool to stop AI slop from being attributed to real artists
The idea behind the new tool is to give artists more control over which tracks are associated with their name on Spotify.
TL;DR
- Spotify is testing 'Artist Profile Protection' to give artists more control over releases on their profiles.
- The feature aims to prevent AI-generated music and metadata errors from being wrongly associated with artists.
- Artists in the beta can approve or decline tracks before they appear on their profile, affecting stats and recommendations.
- This initiative follows Sony Music's request to remove over 135,000 AI-generated songs impersonating their artists.
- The tool is particularly useful for artists with common names or those who have experienced repeated incorrect releases.
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