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Sep 26, 2025
Discover how Spotify has purged 75 million spammy AI tracks and introduced new policies to combat them. Dive into exciting DJ integrations with major platforms like Serato and Rekordbox. Explore the booming profits behind EDM and live events with insights from Five Entertainment Group's $300 million deal. Plus, meet Zanya Monet, an AI-generated artist raking in serious streaming revenue, and enjoy the featured song, 'Reality TV Argument Bleeds,' from the band Wednesday.
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Harden Upload Policies Against Abuse
- Platforms should implement detection, distributor cooperation, and TOS enforcement to limit AI spam uploads.
- Enforce upload restrictions like banning uploads to other artists' accounts to stop misuse.
Platform Cleans Up AI Spam
- Spotify purged 75 million AI-generated low-quality tracks and tightened upload rules to fight spammy content.
- The move protects royalties, recommendation integrity, and label and artist relationships.
Spotify Hooks Up With DJ Platforms
- Spotify integrated with Serato, Rekordbox, and DJay to let DJs source tracks directly from its catalog.
- This could improve artist payments and reduce reliance on physical media or pirated libraries.