Spotify lets artists approve releases, fights AI fakes

Spotify is introducing a new beta feature, Artist Profile Protection, allowing artists to manually approve their releases before they are published. This initiative aims to combat the growing problem of impostors and AI-generated fake songs appearing on artist pages. Previously, issues like metadata errors or similar artist names caused songs to be misattributed. Now, the feature provides a crucial safeguard against malicious actors who have targeted numerous artists, from major stars to independent musicians, with fabricated tracks. This move addresses significant concerns within the music industry regarding authenticity and the impact of artificial intelligence on creative works.