Streaming giant Spotify is rolling out a beta program aimed at preventing AI-generated music from falsely appearing under legitimate artists’ profiles. The feature, dubbed “Artist Profile Protection,” will give musicians direct control over which tracks are associated with their names on the platform. This comes as the rise of cheap, quickly-produced AI music floods streaming services, making it easier for unauthorized tracks to misrepresent themselves as the work of established artists.
The Problem: AI-Generated Music Flooding Platforms
The core issue is that open music distribution, while empowering independent artists, also creates vulnerabilities. Metadata errors, similar artist names, or deliberate misattribution can lead to AI-generated songs being incorrectly linked to real musicians. This impacts artists’ catalogs, listener stats, and even how fans discover their music. Spotify acknowledges this has been a top request from artists for over a year.
How the New System Works
The beta program allows artists to review and approve releases before they go live on their Spotify profiles. If an artist turns on “Artist Profile Protection,” they will receive an email notification whenever music is uploaded with their name attached. Only approved tracks will count towards their stats, appear in Release Radar, or show up in personalized recommendations.
Industry Response and Context
Spotify’s move follows similar concerns raised by major labels. Just last week, Sony Music reported requesting the removal of over 135,000 AI-generated songs impersonating their artists. The platform’s response is a direct reflection of the growing urgency to protect artist identities in the face of increasingly sophisticated AI music tools.
Who Benefits From This Feature?
While not all artists will need the extra layer of control, Spotify highlights that “Artist Profile Protection” is especially valuable for those who have faced frequent misattributions, share common artist names, or simply desire greater oversight.
The feature is currently available in beta through Spotify for Artists on desktop and mobile web.
The rollout of this system signals a shift towards stricter verification in the streaming landscape, driven by the need to maintain artist integrity and protect the interests of musicians in an era of rapidly advancing AI.
