Topic
music streaming
Technology Spotify to introduce AI Persona badge after fans make feelings 'clear'
Spotify is introducing an AI Persona badge that flags artist profiles whose identity may be AI-generated. The badge rolls out from mid-September and affects search, playlists, and personalised recommendations. Spotify says the move is aimed at giving listeners more transparency.
Technology Spotify Confirms Streaming Fraud After Kalshi Trader Flags Botting
Spotify confirmed it investigated and found evidence of artificial streaming after Kalshi trader Caleb Davies flagged suspicious activity. The streaming giant removed over 500,000 streams from Malcolm Todd's song 'Earrings', adjusting its chart from number one to fourth. Kalshi and Polymarket responded, with Kalshi removing Spotify's logo from related markets at Spotify's request.
Technology Qobuz Gains Subscribers as Artists and Audiophiles Reject Spotify's Model
Qobuz, the French hi-res music streaming service, has seen a surge in subscribers and revenue, driven by artist and consumer backlash against Spotify's business practices. It now has 1.2 million active monthly users, pays an average of $0.01873 per stream, and expects profitability by March 2027.