Business — Spotify AI crackdown

Spotify confirmed a sweeping AI crackdown: over the last year it removed 75 million spammy uploads (think ultra-short clips, duplicates, and low-effort AI music designed to farm the 30-second payout). The company is rolling out a dedicated music spam filter, tightening impersonation rules so unauthorized voice clones come down, and backing DDEX metadata to disclose when and how AI was used. The pitch: protect artists without punishing legit, creative use of AI. 

Trade press and tech outlets framed it as a necessary reset after a year of AI slop and creator skepticism. Labels are on board; creators want clarity; and listeners should see fewer junk uploads creeping into recommendations as the new filter tags and demotes suspicious content rather than simply letting it ride. The bigger story is about trust — cleaning the pipes so real music gets heard.