AI Artists Will Not Be Eligible for Spotify’s New Verified Badge
The function is officially called Verified by Spotify, and it introduces new strictures to identify authentic profiles
Spotify has introduced a series of new functions to ensure users can trust that artist profiles are representing who they claim to be. The main update is a badge called Verified by Spotify, which will be displayed on profiles that meet certain criteria for authenticity.
How it works:
The badge will appear as a light green checkmark under artist names.
For a profile to receive the Verified by Spotify badge, the platform will track the following metrics:
Consistent listener activity and engagement over time, rather than profiles experiencing one-off spikes.
Good standing with Spotify’s platform policies.
Signals of a real artist represented in the profile, such as linked social accounts, merch sales, and tour dates.
Profiles that “primarily represent AI-generated or AI-persona artists” will not be able to receive the badge.
Human workers will review requests for a verified badge.
What else:
Verified by Spotify will roll out over time as Spotify reviews artists who are eligible.
The platform is also introducing a new feature to share milestones for artists even if they’re not verified.
Why it matters:
As AI becomes more able to replicate human creativity, these types of restrictions can help ensure users are engaging with human beings.
👋 Disclosures & Transparency Block
This article was written from a press release provided by Spotify.
We covered it because this represents a step a major player is taking to address AI in music.
