SPOTIFY INTRODUCES VERIFIED ARTIST BADGES TO HELP DISTINGUISH HUMANS FROM AI

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Spotify is introducing "Verified by Spotify" badges with green checkmarks to help users distinguish authentic human artists from AI-generated content on the platform. To qualify for verification, artists must demonstrate listener engagement, have an identifiable presence both on and off the platform, and contribute meaningfully to music culture. The rollout will be ongoing, with over 99% of actively searched artists initially verified, and the platform is also testing additional features to combat the rise of AI-generated music and impersonators.