Technology Apr 30, 2026 · 1 min read

Verified by Spotify badge lets you know this artist isn’t AI

Spotify is launching a new verification program to combat spam, fakes, and AI. Some artists will now have a "Verified by Spotify" badge and a green checkmark on their profile, indicating that the company has confirmed a real person is behind the music and the profile. At least at launch, Spotify say...

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The Verge
by Terrence O’Brien
Verified by Spotify badge lets you know this artist isn’t AI
Illustration showing off Verified by Spotify badge on Ravyn Lenae’s profile.

Spotify is launching a new verification program to combat spam, fakes, and AI. Some artists will now have a "Verified by Spotify" badge and a green checkmark on their profile, indicating that the company has confirmed a real person is behind the music and the profile. At least at launch, Spotify says that AI personas or profiles that primarily upload AI-generated music are not eligible for the verification program. It did leave the door open to the possibility in the future, though, saying, "the concept of artist authenticity is complex and quickly evolving."

Not just anyone can be verified, however. Spotify says that there must be "consist …

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