Spotify removes 75M+ AI-generated tracks in crackdown on AI music spam
Summary: Spotify has removed over 75 million AI-generated “spammy” tracks from its platform as part of a broader effort to combat AI-generated music spam and unauthorized impersonation. The company has implemented new spam filters, tightened enforcement against impersonations and introduced AI disclosure measures to increase transparency and protect artists.
Key details
- More than 75 million AI-generated or spammy tracks removed in the past 12 months.
- New three-pronged approach: stricter impersonation enforcement, upgraded spam filters, and industry-style AI credit/disclosure requirements.
- Collaboration with music distributors to prevent fraudulent uploads and speed content review.
- Goal: protect authentic artists, ensure fair revenue allocation and give listeners clarity about AI use in music.
Context & sources
This reporting aggregates coverage from multiple outlets:
Original German headline
“Spotify entfernt 75 Millionen KI-generierte Songs wegen Spam und Fälschung”
Translation: “Spotify removes 75 million AI-generated songs due to spam and impersonation”
What this means
For artists: better protection from fake uploads and impersonation that can siphon revenue or dilute artist pages. For listeners: fewer low-quality or misleading uploads and clearer labeling of AI-produced works. For distributors and creators: tighter rules around submissions and potential delays as systems screen content more aggressively.
Questions & next steps
What do you think — is this the right approach to curb AI abuse in music, or could it stifle innovation? Share your thoughts below.
More reading: see links above (Music Business Worldwide, LA Times, MXDWN).