Verified by Spotify badge lets you know this artist isn’t AI

Published: (April 30, 2026 at 09:08 AM EDT)
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Source: The Verge

Source: The Verge

Overview

Spotify is launching a new verification program to combat spam, fakes, and AI. Some artists will now have a “Verified by Spotify” badge and a green checkmark on their profile, indicating that the company has confirmed a real person is behind the music and the profile.

At launch, Spotify says that AI personas or profiles that primarily upload AI‑generated music are not eligible for the verification program, though the company left the door open to the possibility in the future, noting that “the concept of artist authenticity is complex and quickly evolving.”

Eligibility

Not just anyone can be verified, however. Spotify says that there must be:

  • Consistent(the original text cuts off here)

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