SPOTIFY SAYS IT WON’T RECOMMEND MUSIC FROM ‘AI PERSONAS’

Spotify has announced that it will start labeling artists who do not represent real people, referred to as 'AI personas', and remove their music from user recommendations, according to The Verge. This change is set to roll out in mid-September. The decision aims to provide transparency and distinguish between human and AI-generated artists on the platform.

The music streaming platform will allow artists to self-identify as AI personas, but it will also use human review and AI tools to verify the authenticity of artist profiles, including names and images. This verification process will help determine whether an artist's identity appears to be a photorealistic AI-generated identity. Spotify will display an 'AI Persona' badge on such artists' profiles across the app.

This move is significant as it highlights the growing presence of AI-generated content in the music industry and the need for platforms to address issues of authenticity and transparency. The decision may impact how users interact with and discover music on Spotify.

• Spotify will label 'AI persona' artists and remove their music from recommendations
• The change will roll out in mid-September
• Spotify will use human review and AI tools to verify artist profiles

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