A press release about the feature notes that "in the AI era, it's more important than ever to... trust the authenticity of the music you listen to." ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 11: In this photo illustration, the Spotify music streaming app is seen on a mobile phone on November 11, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo Illustration by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) Getty Images Trending on Billboard Spotify has announced the launch of “Verified by Spotify,” a new verification badge designed to distinguish human artists and provide greater transparency for users. To qualify, artists must be in good standing with Spotify’s platform policies, have consistent listener activity and prove their identity as an artist on and off platform.…