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Spotify Pulls AI-Impersonation Tracks From Deceased Artists

Spotify is reviewing distributor practices after removing synthetic tracks that violated its deceptive content policy.

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Blaze Foley and Guy Clark’s Spotify pages featured AI-generated music, reports say
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Overview

  • Spotify removed multiple AI-generated songs impersonating deceased artists and opened an investigation into the distributor Syntax Error.
  • Tracks such as the song “Together” appeared on Blaze Foley’s official page despite lacking consent from his estate and label.
  • Each synthetic release featured AI-generated artwork and a Syntax Error copyright mark unlinked to any known distributor.
  • Reality Defender flagged the songs for exhibiting characteristics of AI-generated audio.
  • Music industry groups including the BPI and platforms like Deezer are calling for transparent AI labeling and stronger content verification measures.