Spotify is testing a new tool to prevent artificial intelligence from being attributed to real artists

As artificial intelligence inundates music streaming platforms, Spotify is beta testing a new “Artist Profile Protection” feature that allows artists to review releases before posting them directly to their profiles. The idea behind the new tool is to give artists more control over the tracks associated with their name on the streaming service.

“Music has been landing on the wrong artist pages across streaming services, and the rise of easy-to-produce AI tracks has exacerbated the problem,” Spotify wrote in a blog post. “This is not the experience we want artists to have on Spotify, which is why we’ve made protecting artist identity a top priority for 2026. Today, we’re announcing a first-of-its-kind solution to an issue that has impacted streaming for years.”

Artists in beta have the ability to review and approve or reject releases submitted to Spotify. Only releases they approve will appear on their artist profile, contribute to their stats, and appear in user recommendations.

Spotify’s announcement comes a week after Sony Music announced it had requested the removal of more than 135,000 AI-generated songs that impersonate its artists on streaming services.

Spotify says that while open distribution has made it easier for independent artists to release music, it also creates opportunities for mistakes and bad actors. Tracks can end up on the wrong artist profile due to metadata errors, confusion between artists with the same name, or malicious attempts to attach music to an artist profile.

“When this happens, it can impact your catalog, your stats, your release radar, and how fans discover your music,” Spotify explains. “We know how frustrating this can be for both artists and fans alike, and one of the top requests we’ve heard from artists over the past year is that you want more exposure before the music comes out under your name.”

Spotify notes that while the new feature isn’t necessary for every artist, it’s designed for artists who have experienced frequent incorrect releases, have a shared artist name, or want more control over what appears on their profiles.

Artists included in the beta will see this feature in their Spotify for Artists settings on desktop and mobile web. If they turn on Artist Profile Protection, they’ll receive an email notification when the music is delivered to Spotify with their name attached to it. From there, they can approve or reject the request.