As AI-generated music increasingly appears on streaming platforms, Spotify is testing a new feature called “Artist Profile Protection.” This tool allows artists to review and decide which releases appear on their profiles before they go live, giving them greater control over their name association on the platform.
Spotify mentioned that music often ends up on incorrect artist profiles due to the ease of creating AI tracks, an issue they’ve aimed to address in their latest initiative to protect artist identity. The “Artist Profile Protection” is the first solution of its kind to tackle a longstanding problem in streaming.
Participants in the beta test can approve or reject releases meant for their Spotify profile. Only approved tracks will impact their stats and appear in user recommendations.
This announcement follows Sony Music’s recent move to remove over 135,000 AI-generated songs falsely attributed to its artists. Spotify pointed out that open distribution, while beneficial for independent musicians, can lead to errors and misuse, such as songs being placed under wrong profiles due to metadata mistakes or malicious intent.
Spotify acknowledges the negative impact this can have on an artist’s catalog and discoverability. Artists have been asking for better oversight before tracks appear under their name. Although not all artists may need the feature, it is intended for those with recurring issues of incorrect releases or common names who seek to control their profile presence.
Artists participating in the beta will find this feature in their “Spotify for Artists” settings. Upon enabling “Artist Profile Protection,” they receive email alerts when new music is associated with their name, allowing them to accept or decline placements.