I’ve been hearing about some concerning issues with streaming platforms lately. Apparently there have been cases where artificial intelligence created tracks get uploaded to official artist pages without proper authorization from estate holders or music labels.
From what I understand, this happened with a folk musician who passed away decades ago. Someone uploaded a fake song that didn’t match the artist’s original style at all. The track had completely different vocals and instrumentation compared to the authentic recordings.
The label manager who handles the artist’s catalog immediately recognized it as fraudulent content. They said any real fan would know it wasn’t genuine because the musical approach was totally wrong.
What’s the proper process for reporting these kinds of policy violations? Do streaming services have good systems in place to prevent this type of content fraud? I’m curious about how quickly these platforms respond when legitimate rights holders flag suspicious uploads on their managed profiles.
Been dealing with this exact problem - AI-generated tracks are a nightmare for rights holders. Spotify’s automated systems can’t catch these fakes since they don’t match typical copyright violations. Skip the general reporting forms. Contact Spotify for Artists support directly instead. If you’re managing an estate, get a verified account - it gives you better access to content moderation tools. Here’s what actually works: lead with solid ownership documentation. I’ve seen too many reports without proper legal backing sit in review hell for weeks. Fair warning though - even after removal, these tracks pop back up with tweaked metadata. You’ll need to monitor constantly to protect the artist’s legacy.
Spotify’s authentication gets tricky with dead artists because they check metadata, not actual content. I’ve worked with digital archives, and their algorithms catch duplicate uploads and obvious copyright matches, but they miss AI-generated stuff that looks original. Here’s what most people don’t know: Spotify has a special process for posthumous artist protection. You can’t just report it as generic fraud - you need to specifically say ‘deceased artist impersonation’ in your report. I’ve noticed estate reps who include death certificates with their ownership docs get bumped to priority review. But here’s the real problem: removal isn’t enough. These uploads keep coming back with tweaked track titles or slight artist name changes.
Spotify does have a system for reporting unauthorized uploads, but the speed of their response can vary significantly. If you are managing an estate or working with an authorized label, it’s best to utilize their content dispute form when encountering fraudulent uploads. Providing proof of ownership helps in expediting the process, and those with premium accounts can often see quicker action by reaching out to representatives. Generally, once verification is complete, content removal usually occurs within a 48 to 72-hour timeframe. However, the reliance on human reviewers rather than automated systems means that some counterfeit uploads are often overlooked, leading to ongoing issues with such profiles of deceased artists.
yeah, this whole thing’s a mess. spotify’s ai can’t catch this stuff cause the tracks r technically ‘original’ - even tho they’re obviously fake. my friend went through the same thing when someone uploaded bogus content to her dad’s profile after he died. took two weeks to get it removed. here’s what worked: get multiple ppl to report it, not just u. sounds backwards, but spam reports seem to work faster than goin through official channels.