AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSpotify’s AI Cleanup: The service says it has removed more than 50 million AI-generated “slop” and spam tracks from recommendations this year, while separately taking down over 75 million spam tracks for rule violations. Spotify is also adding artist verification and AI-credit tools. In-Car Listening: Spotify has launched a native app in select Audi models, letting drivers stream without connecting a phone. Platform Moves: Believe artists and labels can now license music for Spotify’s AI remix and cover tool. Apple Music, meanwhile, is now built into Bluesound’s BluOS system, so compatible speakers can stream directly. Vinyl Revival: National Album Day helped lift UK vinyl sales 56% over the previous weekend and 25% year over year. Streaming Milestones: BTS became the first group to pass 10 billion Spotify streams in a single year.
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