![]() ![]() Dangerous, deceptive, sensitive and illegal content will be subject to review and rule-breakers will be warned, with repeat offenders risking suspension or permanent removal from the platform.Įk said that these policies were developed by Spotify’s internal team “in concert with a number of outside experts and are updated regularly to reflect the changing safety landscape”, and will be highlighted to creators and publishers to help make them accountable for their content.Īny podcast episode the discusses Covid-19 will from now on come with an added content advisory, which will direct listeners to Spotify’s dedicated Covid-19 hub of “data-driven facts, up-to-date information as shared by scientists, physicians, academics and public health authorities around the world, as well as links to trusted sources”. Newly published platform rules are intended to provide transparency around the company’s policies. “In that role, it is important to me that we don’t take on the position of being content censor while also making sure that there are rules in place and consequences for those who violate them,” he added. In a statement on the Spotify website yesterday (30 January), chief executive Daniel Ek said that even though he disagrees with many views on the platform, “we have a critical role to play in supporting creator expression while balancing it with the safety of our users”. Last week, musicians Neil Young and Joni Mitchell requested to have their music removed from Spotify after raising concerns about the spread of misinformation. The streaming platform has been under fire in recent weeks for hosting The Joe Rogan Experience, a podcast that has featured interviews criticised for spreading false information on Covid-19 and vaccines. Spotify has responded to the controversy surrounding misinformation on Joe Rogan’s podcast with new platform rules and a content advisory to be added to shows discussing Covid-19. New and updated platform rules will attempt to balance creator expression with user safety, said Spotify CEO Daniel Ek. ![]()
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