Spotify to add label for AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendations

Covered by 5 sourcesPublished Aug 11, 2026

Spotify will introduce an AI Persona badge on artist profiles starting mid-September to indicate AI-generated artists, aiming to increase transparency and trust for listeners. AI-generated artists will also be removed from recommendations to address user concerns.

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