Verified by Spotify badge lets you know this artist isn’t AI
Spotify has launched a 'Verified by Spotify' badge with a green checkmark to confirm that an artist is a real person and not AI-generated, aiming to combat fake profiles and spam. The program initially excludes AI-generated music acts from verification but acknowledges that AI artist eligibility could be considered in the future. Verification is based on consistent listener engagement and off-platform activity like social media presence, merch sales, and concerts, with over 99% of searched artists already verified at launch.
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TechCloseTechPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All TechAICloseAIPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All AIEntertainmentCloseEntertainmentPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All EntertainmentVerified by Spotify badge lets you know this artist isn’t AIBut it left the door open to verifying AI acts in the future.But it left the door open to verifying AI acts in the future.by Terrence O'BrienCloseTerrence O'BrienWeekend EditorPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Terrence O'BrienApr 30, 2026, 1:08 PM UTCLinkShareGiftImage:…
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