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

Users say YouTube Music keeps recommending AI-generated songs despite repeated feedback, raising questions about algorithmic control.

YouTube Music is facing growing criticism from users who say their recommendations are increasingly filled with unwanted AI-generated tracks, undermining the core promise of music

In a statement to Rolling Stone, streaming platform Deezer confirmed “that many of Sienna Rose’s albums and songs are detected and flagged as AI on Deezer.”

AI slop in streaming is a real worry for many musicians I know. The more AI slop gets recommended and streamed, the less music by real musicians gets streamed and the harder it becomes for them to get noticed (or paid) – so artists who are already struggling to make money stand to make even less than they're already getting.

YouTube Music users say AI-generated tracks are swamping recommendations, and some paying listeners are ready to bail.

Digital music streaming services have transformed music discovery but have damaged the way we consume and connect with others through music.

For some YouTube Music users, the dead internet theory is slowly starting to become reality. This is primarily because the AI rot is spreading, and it is now making its way to users' music recommendations. Spotify was already battling with AI slop making its way to recommendations, and it looks like YouTube Music is now in the same boat.