Spotify vs AI Music Garbage: What’s Going On (and Why It Matters)

Lately, people are talking about AI-made songs flooding Spotify. Some are fun and clever. But lots are just… garbage—copy-paste noise made only to farm plays.

A recent report says Spotify has removed a huge pile of low-quality, AI-generated spam tracks and is rolling out new rules and filters to keep the platform healthy. You can read one summary here: MusicRadar report on Spotify’s AI cleanup

Why Does AI Garbage Show Up?

1. It only takes seconds to make a basic song with some AI tools.
2. On streaming platforms, very short plays can still earn money.
3. So, some folks upload tons of super-low-effort tracks just to collect tiny payouts.

Think of it like tossing hundreds of paper airplanes into the sky hoping a few land in a piggy bank. Not very musical, right?

What Spotify Says It’s Doing

1. Spam filters: Find accounts that upload piles of junk and stop those tracks from being recommended.
2. No fakes: Stronger rules about impersonation (no pretending to be real artists with deepfakes).
3. Tell the truth: Supporting an industry standard so uploaders disclose when AI was used (so listeners know what they’re hearing).

Why This Matters for You and Me

1. We want our playlists to have real songs with real ideas. Not walls of noise...
2. We want artists to be paid fairly for good work.
3. We want clear labels so we know if a track used AI.

Use AI Music Generators Responsibly (Pretty Please!)

AI can be a great helper, like a musical buddy that gives you ideas. But:

1. Don’t spam upload random sounds just to chase pennies.
2. Do use AI to sketch, inspire, and refine songs with a real story.
3. Always be honest about how you made the music. If AI helped, say so!

Why Disclosure Matters (No Tricks!)

Telling people that AI was used is simple honesty. It helps:

1. Listeners understand what they’re hearing
2. Artists protect their identity and trust
3. Platforms keep things clean and fair

If you want to learn more about protecting artist identity, read this: AI Music Identity Theft

Our Take

AI music can be awesome when people use it with heart and brains. But if everyone uploads idea-less noise, the garden gets filled with weeds and no one enjoys the flowers. Let’s grow good songs, not spam.

Final Note

We hope Spotify keeps being positive about AI music. Supporting cool, creative uses while stopping the junk. Clear labels, fair rules, and respect for artists will help everyone make (and find) music that actually moves us. 🎵💚