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21 October 2026 – Spotify Says It Removed 75 Million Spam Tracks as New AI Artist Badges Aim to Protect Independent Musicians

Spotify reports removing 75 million spam tracks and unveils AI Persona badges to de-prioritize synthetic uploads and protect authentic independent artists.

October 21, 2026

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