Spotify Culls 50 Million AI-Generated "Slop Tracks" from Recommendations

Spotify has announced the removal of approximately 50 million tracks, described as "slop tracks," from its recommendation algorithms. The streaming service stated that these tracks were identified based on listener behavior, including skipping, ignoring, or explicitly indicating a dislike for the music.

This significant purge targets what Spotify perceives as low-quality or inauthentic content, potentially including a large volume of AI-generated music. The move comes as the company navigates the increasing presence of AI in music creation and seeks to refine the user listening experience by prioritizing more engaging and desirable content.