Tanzania, Aug. 12 -- Dar es Salaam. Spotify is set to introduce a special 'AI Persona' badge for artiste profiles whose identities are generated by artificial intelligence (AI), giving listeners a clearer way to distinguish virtual artistes from real people as AI-generated music becomes increasingly common.

In a statement published on its website on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, the music streaming platform said the badge will begin appearing on relevant artiste profiles from mid-September.

Spotify added that AI Persona profiles will not receive algorithmic or editorial recommendations simply because their music is available on the platform.

The move comes as AI-generated songs and virtual artiste identities become more visible on streamin...