Spotify has introduced a new verification system aimed at helping listeners distinguish human-made music from AI-generated content, as artificial intelligence continues to increase the volume of synthetic tracks on streaming platforms.

The Swedish streaming company said its “Verified by Spotify” badge, marked with a green check, will begin appearing in the coming weeks on artist profiles and search results. The badge indicates that an artist profile has been reviewed and meets the platform’s authenticity standards.

Spotify said profiles that primarily feature AI-generated music or AI-created personas will not qualify for verification.

“In the AI era, it’s more important than ever to be able to trust the authenticity of the music you listen to,” Spotify said.

To obtain the badge, artists must show sustained listener engagement, comply with platform rules, and demonstrate a real-world presence, including concert activity, merchandise, and linked social media accounts.

The company said more than 99 percent of actively searched artists will be verified at launch, covering hundreds of thousands of musicians, most of them independent, across different genres and regions.

The move comes amid growing concern in the music industry over the rapid spread of AI-generated content on streaming services.

Competitor Deezer recently reported that synthetic tracks now account for 44 percent of new daily uploads to its platform.

Major record labels have also taken action, with Sony Music reporting that it had requested the removal of more than 135,000 AI-generated songs that mimicked its signed artists across streaming platforms.

Spotify is also introducing an expanded information section on artist pages, regardless of verification status, showing career milestones, release history, and live performance records.

The company likened the feature to nutritional labeling, giving users a quick overview of an artist’s background and activity.

The announcement came alongside Spotify’s first-quarter 2026 earnings report, which showed its paying subscriber base had reached 293 million.