Spotify says it has taken 50 million AI “slop and spam” tracks out of recommendations this year
Spotify removed over 50 million tracks labeled as "slop and spam" from recommendations in 2026, alongside 75 million spam tracks for violations. The company enhanced its recommendation systems to limit low-quality uploads, particularly those generated by AI, while acknowledging the challenges of AI detection. Spotify plans to continue refining its systems as tactics evolve.