Spotify launches "Verified by Spotify" badge to distinguish real artists from AI-generated profiles
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Terrence O'Brien
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Summary
Spotify is introducing a "Verified by Spotify" badge with a green checkmark to help users identify real artists and combat AI-generated music and spam profiles. The verification program currently excludes AI personas and profiles that primarily upload AI-generated music, though Spotify left the door open for future changes, acknowledging that "artist authenticity is complex and quickly evolving."
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At least at launch, Spotify says that AI personas or profiles that primarily upload AI-generated music are not eligible for the verification program.
the concept of artist authenticity is complex and quickly evolving.
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