Spotify to link virus content to COVID-19 facts after disinformation row
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Music streaming giant Spotify announced on Sunday (Jan 30) that it would start guiding listeners of podcasts discussing COVID-19 to more information about the pandemic, following a row that saw artist Neil Young remove his music from the platform.
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"We are working to add a content advisory to any podcast episode that includes a discussion about COVID-19," Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said in a statement.
"This advisory will direct listeners to our dedicated COVID-19 Hub, a resource that provides easy access to 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," Ek said.
The "new effort to combat misinformation" would roll out in the next few days, he added.
The move comes after artists, spearheaded by Neil Young, earlier this week demanded the streaming service remove their music or drop podcaster Joe Rogan after a call from medical professionals to prevent Rogan from promoting "several falsehoods about COVID-19 vaccines."
Rogan, 54, has discouraged vaccination in young people and promoted the off-label use of the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin to treat the virus.
The podcaster, who has a US$100 million (€90 million) multi-year exclusive deal with Spotify, was kept on and Spotify complied with Young's demand and started removing his catalogue of songs.