Spotify to Label AI-Generated Artists and Exclude Them From Recommendations

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Spotify has announced plans to introduce labels identifying AI-generated artists on its platform. The new labeling system is set to roll out next month. The move is aimed at increasing transparency for users about the nature of the music they are listening to. In addition to labeling, Spotify will also stop recommending AI artists to listeners through its recommendation features.

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