Spotify Hosts Fake Podcasts Selling Drugs: A Moderation Failure?

Spotify hosts fake podcasts selling drugs due to poor moderation and AI advancements. These podcasts, advertising illegal substances, appear in search results, raising accountability concerns. Spotify claims to remove them.

1. Fake 10-second podcasts are easily found fronts for black markets.
2. Spotify's auto-detection did not flag the fake podcasts for removal.
3. Developments in artificial intelligence have simplified audio and voice generation, making it easier than ever to quickly create these phony podcasts.
4. Most platforms lack accountability for user-generated content like these fake podcasts, shielded by Section 230.
5. Voice makes it much more difficult for moderation.