Trending Now - Spotify Trials New Feature to Shield Artists From AI Misattribution

WHO:

Spotify, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Daniel Ek, Sony

WHAT:

Spotify is testing a new tool called "Artist Profile Protection."

The tool allows artists to review releases before they go live.

More than 135,000 AI-generated songs were requested for removal by Sony.

Approximately 50,000 AI-generated songs are uploaded to Spotify each day.

Spotify deleted 75 million AI-generated tracks last year.

WHERE:

Spotify, a music streaming platform.

WHEN:

The tool is currently in beta as of March 2026.

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard left Spotify in 2025.

WHY:

The rise of AI-generated music has led to misattribution of songs to real artists.

The tool aims to help artists maintain brand identity and audience retention.

HOW:

If an artist denies a track, it will not be associated with their profile, will not contribute to stats, and will not show up in user recommendations.

(UPDATED March 26, 2026 00:38 UTC)

Spotify is currently testing a new tool called "Artist Profile Protection," which allows artists to review their releases before they go live, aiming to help them maintain brand identity amid the rise of AI-generated music. In a significant move, Sony has requested the removal of more than 135,000 AI-generated songs, as approximately 50,000 of these tracks are uploaded to Spotify each day, and the platform deleted 75 million such tracks last year. If an artist denies a track, it will not be associated with their profile, will not contribute to their statistics, and will not appear in user recommendations.