The misinformation reckoning hits Spotify

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Spotify is the latest platform to become ensnared by accusations it spreads coronavirus misinformation, drawing the scrutiny that has long focused on social networks like Facebook and Twitter to the popular streaming site.

The controversy highlights how the debate over how false and misleading medical information spreads is shifting to focus on a broader array of companies, particularly as social media companies deplatform more purveyors of misinformation.

A slew of prominent musicians including Neil Young have demanded their music be taken off Spotify in protest of the platform continuing to carry Joe Rogan, who has hosted conspiracy theorists and spread medical and vaccine misinformation on his chart-topping podcast.

In response, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek announced Sunday that the company would be publishing its internal content policies — which had already leaked and been reported by the Verge — and that it planned to add “content advisory” labels to podcasts that discuss covid-19.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/the-misinformation-reckoning-hits-spotify/ar-AATkiUO

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1. It seems as if they plan to treat alll Covid-19 podcasts equally

Inferred from this statement: "it planned to add “content advisory” labels to podcasts that discuss covid-19."

That does not seem to indicate that they will rate the quality of the information in the podcasts for accuracy, just tack a “content advisory” on every one that covers Covid-19.

[RobinA]

3. That's Exactly What

that means. Lip service to mollify people not paying attention.

[Sympthsical]

2. "A slew"

Three. It's three. Four if you include an author.

Newsweek described three people as an "exodus."

Nice objective analysis there.

Almost like media companies have a weird vested interest in eyeballs and ears not going to places they are not. How curious. Are they writing a story or are they pushing one?

[YorkRd]

4. The face of Spotify used to be your favorite artist but now it's Rogan

The Spotify brand is damaged

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