{"id":2050113,"date":"2025-09-25T21:17:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T21:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2050113"},"modified":"2025-09-25T21:17:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T21:17:00","slug":"the-new-battle-against-ai-slop-spotify-will-now-label-synthetic-music-and-punish-abusers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/the-new-battle-against-ai-slop-spotify-will-now-label-synthetic-music-and-punish-abusers\/","title":{"rendered":"The new battle against &#8216;AI Slop&#8217; \u2014 Spotify will now label synthetic music and punish abusers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\" wp_automatic_readability=\"122.42459016393\">\n<p id=\"25816495-6bca-441c-8158-f8af879a029c\">Spotify, one of the leading <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/buying-guide\/best-music-streaming-services\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/buying-guide\/best-music-streaming-services\">music streaming services,<\/a> is taking aim at the rise of AI in the streaming industry. Announcing a host of new rules and regulations around artificial intelligence <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.spotify.com\/2025-09-25\/spotify-strengthens-ai-protections\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/newsroom.spotify.com\/2025-09-25\/spotify-strengthens-ai-protections\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\">in a new blog post<\/a>, Spotify highlighted the \u2018unsettling\u2019 pace at which AI had advanced.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, as a company that has used <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/ai\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/uk\/ai\">AI<\/a> rather liberally, introducing the AI DJ, and utilising AI algorithms in much of its service, Spotify was equally quick to point towards the need for balance.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-seasonal\" href=\"\" data-url=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-base\"\/>\n<p id=\"25816495-6bca-441c-8158-f8af879a029c-2\">\u201cAt its best, AI is unlocking incredible new ways for artists to create music and for listeners to discover it. At its worst, AI can be used by bad actors and content farms to confuse or deceive listeners, push \u201cslop\u201d into the ecosystem, and interfere with authentic artists working to build their careers,\u201d the blog post explained.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-3 pb-4 mb-4 border-solid border-y border-neutral-300\">\n<span class=\"font-article-heading block pb-3 !text-base font-bold uppercase sm:text-sm text-[#333]\"><br \/>\nYou may like<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThat kind of harmful AI content degrades the user experience for listeners and often attempts to divert royalties to bad actors. The future of the music industry is being written, and we believe that aggressively protecting against the worst parts of Gen AI is essential to enabling its potential for artists and producers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While Spotify claims to have already removed over 75 million \u2018spammy\u2019 tracks from the service in the last year, its main aim is to limit the increase of AI slop further. This will occur through three new AI rulings.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-83e73cf4-4ef1-428b-9f04-490d5fbb9e24\" href=\"\" data-url=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ai-disclosures-for-music-with-industry-standard-credits-3\">AI disclosures for music with industry-standard credits<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"9ef80f60-28f7-4cb5-a877-c8964b8b5a7b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3004px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.26%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oGesfXcrUTtL6uYM2ud2jJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oGesfXcrUTtL6uYM2ud2jJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oGesfXcrUTtL6uYM2ud2jJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oGesfXcrUTtL6uYM2ud2jJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oGesfXcrUTtL6uYM2ud2jJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oGesfXcrUTtL6uYM2ud2jJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Shutterstock)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"20f4c605-155f-4b76-a9ac-59bd7579dfa7\">The biggest and most important update that has come from this new set of rules, Spotify is announcing the use of DDEX. This is a system for identifying and labelling AI music in credits.<\/p>\n<p>With this system, labels, distributors and music partners will submit explanations of how AI was used in music. This means it can be made clear if AI was used to generate vocals or instrumentation, or used in post-production or any other area of the music.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-BvuWeswoisjnHpJe4vGB8d\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-BvuWeswoisjnHpJe4vGB8d slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\" wp_automatic_readability=\"7\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\"\/>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\" wp_automatic_readability=\"29\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This information will be displayed in the app when looking at music. Spotify has partnered with a range of industry partners on the introduction of this feature.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-443d4a88-e419-4541-bddf-b22415e4b210\" href=\"\" data-url=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"stronger-impersonation-rules-3\">Stronger impersonation rules<\/h2>\n<p id=\"7943f228-44d5-4778-b33a-0e4a27c8adcd\">One of Spotify\u2019s new rules coming into place is its impersonation policy. This clarifies how the company handles claims around AI voice clones. This, in theory, would give artists stronger protections and a clearer method for recourse.<\/p>\n<p>Spotify goes on to claim it is ramping up its investment to protect against uploaders fraudulently delivering music to another artist\u2019s profile across streaming platforms.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-3 pb-4 mb-4 border-solid border-y border-neutral-300\">\n<span class=\"font-article-heading block pb-3 !text-base font-bold uppercase sm:text-sm text-[#333]\"><br \/>\nYou may like<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-1611d359-a145-4fef-9b69-1db80fd3739e\" href=\"\" data-url=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"music-spam-filter-3\">Music spam filter<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"e414e36e-578e-46de-bebd-f733d38a75f4\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEjuAw7kJDfRxozm5CaBc5-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEjuAw7kJDfRxozm5CaBc5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEjuAw7kJDfRxozm5CaBc5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEjuAw7kJDfRxozm5CaBc5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEjuAw7kJDfRxozm5CaBc5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEjuAw7kJDfRxozm5CaBc5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEjuAw7kJDfRxozm5CaBc5.jpg\" alt=\"How to set Spotify as default music app on iPhone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEjuAw7kJDfRxozm5CaBc5-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEjuAw7kJDfRxozm5CaBc5-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEjuAw7kJDfRxozm5CaBc5-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEjuAw7kJDfRxozm5CaBc5-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEjuAw7kJDfRxozm5CaBc5-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEjuAw7kJDfRxozm5CaBc5-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEjuAw7kJDfRxozm5CaBc5.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEjuAw7kJDfRxozm5CaBc5.jpg\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Shutterstock)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"088e35b1-9b98-4e3d-89eb-39e5b7637524\">Spotify highlighted the rise in people using Spotify to make money through unethical means. The plan is to combat this via a music spam filter, which will identify and track uploaders misusing the service.<\/p>\n<p>This includes mass uploads, duplicates, SEO hacks, artificially short track abuse and other methods of boosting their profile.<\/p>\n<p>Spotify states in the blog this feature will be rolled out slowly and conservatively, attempting to avoid bans on the wrong accounts.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-20a131d9-8804-4e8f-9f63-bf4e59f12109\" href=\"\" data-url=\"\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"spotify-s-use-of-ai-3\">Spotify\u2019s use of AI<\/h2>\n<p id=\"6d2aa7a9-e6f4-4101-a177-3c34d3ada40d\">While Spotify is putting in limits on the use of AI, it is by no means turning its back on AI. The company has been an active user of the technology for a long time now and has supported the use of AI by artists.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile AI is changing how some music is made, our priorities are constant. We\u2019re investing in tools to protect artist identity, enhance the platform, and provide listeners with more transparency,\u201d the blog states.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe support artists\u2019 freedom to use AI creatively while actively combating its misuse by content farms and bad actors. Spotify does not create or own music; this is a platform for licensed music where royalties are paid based on listener engagement, and all music is treated equally, regardless of the tools used to make it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>What do you think about Spotify&#8217;s use of AI? 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Announcing a host of new rules and regulations around artificial intelligence in a new blog post, Spotify highlighted the \u2018unsettling\u2019 pace at which AI had advanced. 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