Alexa+ can now create AI podcasts about the news in case you wanted that for some reason so its perfect timing that Spotify is actually verifying
podcasts that are definitely from humans

Date:
Thu, 21 May 2026 08:50:56 +0000

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Alexa+ can now create AI-generated podcasts on any topic for you, but Spotify is going to help you avoid them.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Alexa+ can now quickly create custom AI podcasts for you Meanwhile, Spotify is labeling podcasts made by AI An increasing number of new podcasts are AI-generated We're now well past the stage where AI models can create convincing audio podcasts , run by
convincing AI hosts and there are a couple of developments this week that
are going to add to and fight back against the growing deluge of AI podcasts (also known as 'podslop', if you're not a fan).

First up, Amazon has given Alexa+ new powers to create custom podcasts based on your prompts. Whether you want a dive into Roman history, a round-up of
the best new music releases, sports previews or anything else, Alexa+ can serve up a podcast-style audio exploration in just a few minutes. I'm not a fan myself of AI podcasts more on that later but I have to give credit to Amazon for actually partnering with real news organizations, including
Reuters and the Washington Post, to produce this audio. Publishers and creators actually getting paid as AI scrapes and repackages their work? Whatever next? Latest Videos From You may like 39% of new podcasts are generated by AI but I won't be listening Spotify Premium members can now use Prompted Playlists to find new podcasts Spotify user creates tool to filter AI-generated music out of their sessions

This is US only for now, and as I'm in the UK I haven't been able to try it, but the examples Amazon has provided seem solid enough: the podcasts are similar in style and tone to what we've already heard from apps such as NotebookLM . Wait just a moment, AI Watch out for the Verified by Spotify badge (Image credit: Spotify) As Amazon pushes AI podcasts forward, Spotify
is putting the brakes on or at least, making it easier to spot these pods. Following on from its AI verification scheme for music, launched earlier this month , Spotify is now using the same badges on podcast content.

You'll start to see light green badges that say 'Verified by Spotify' on
them, used for podcasts where Spotify has confirmed who the hosts and publishers behind the show are. The idea is to protect listeners against fake content that may be misleading or dangerous, Spotify says, while also helping creators maintain their audience.

"It signals that the show has been reviewed against Spotifys standards for authenticity and trust, helping listeners understand who theyre hearing while giving creators a clear, credible way to establish their identity on our platform," explains Spotify , adding that listener activity and audience authenticity are taken into account too. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

A recent survey suggested some 39% of new podcasts are AI-generated , and I'm glad to see Spotify helping us to sort the real stuff out. I'd much rather listen to something with real personality and knowledge behind it, rather
than a machine-made amalgamation of scraped content polished up into a generic, flat audio episode. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Today's best Spotify deals Spotify Premium 9.99 /mth View We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices



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