Spotify has revealed that it won’t “penalise” AI-generated songs despite backlash from subscribers about them taking over on new playlists.

Its guidelines are quite clear. Music that is “generated wholly” or in “substantial part” by AI is not permitted on the platform. Any use of AI tools to “impersonate other artists or styles” is also strictly prohibited “in accordance with our existing policies prohibiting impersonation and intellectual property infringement.”