Spotify tests new tool as AI song impersonation concerns reach Australian artists
Synopsis
Spotify is testing a new feature that allows artists to approve songs before they appear on their profiles. The move comes as AI-generated music and fake uploads continue to rise globally, including in Australia where streaming income has become a key source of revenue for independent artists.
Spotify is testing a new tool to stop AI-generated songs from being wrongly linked to artists, a move that is becoming increasingly relevant for Australian musicians and streaming-based music businesses.
Key highlights
- Spotify is testing a tool that allows artists to approve songs before they appear on their profiles.
- The company removed more than 75 million misleading or spam tracks in the past year.
- Spotify paid over AUD $330 million to Australian artists and rightsholders in 2025.
- More than 100,000 new songs are uploaded to streaming platforms every day.
Spotify is testing a new tool that allows artists to approve music before it appears on their official profiles, as concerns about AI-generated songs and fake uploads grow across global streaming markets, including Australia.
The feature is designed to prevent tracks created using artificial intelligence or uploaded by third parties from being incorrectly associated with real artists. Spotify has already confirmed it removed more than 75 million spam or misleading tracks in the past year as part of its effort to reduce impersonation and fraudulent releases.
The company has also stated that it is strengthening artist-verification tools and tightening rules regarding AI voice cloning without permission.
Streaming growth makes the issue more serious in Australia
The development is particularly relevant for Australian artists as streaming becomes the main source of music income. Spotify recently confirmed it paid more than AUD $330 million to Australian artists and rightsholders in 2025.
More than 370 Australian artists now earn over $100,000 a year on the platform. That means incorrect artist attribution or fake uploads can directly affect revenue for independent musicians and small labels.
AI-generated music is increasing rapidly
Spotify said more than 100,000 new songs are now uploaded to streaming platforms every day. This sharp rise in content has made it harder for platforms to prevent fake or misleading music from being published under real artist names.
Record labels have also reported removing thousands of deepfake songs that falsely claimed to feature major artists, showing that the problem is growing across the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia.
New approval system now under testing
The tool being tested allows artists to review and approve music before it is added to their profiles. Spotify is currently testing the system with selected artists and distributors before expanding it more widely.
The move is part of a broader effort by streaming platforms to protect artist identity and ensure royalties are paid to the correct creators.
FAQs
Q1. What new tool is Spotify testing for artists?
Spotify is testing a feature that allows artists to approve songs before they appear on their official profiles.
Q2. Why is AI music impersonation becoming a problem in Australia?
AI-generated songs and fake uploads are rising globally, and Australian artists rely heavily on streaming income.
Q3. How much did Spotify pay Australian artists recently?
Spotify said it paid more than AUD $330 million to Australian artists and rightsholders in 2025.
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Pooja Malik is a business journalist with over six years of experience covering startups, entrepreneurship, and emerging trends. She has previously worked with leading media platforms such as YourStory Media and BW BusinessWorld, where she reported on business, policy, and market developments. Currently, she serves as Editor at The Inspirepreneur Magazine, where she writes and edits stories across business, lifestyle, and travel, with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and reader relevance.
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