Spotify Announces Addition Of Content Warnings In Response To Joe Rogan Covid-19 Misinformation Criticism

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Spotify podcast fans will notice a new content warning will air ahead of any podcast episodes discussing Covid-19, CEO Daniel Ek announced on Sunday. The news arrives on the heels of Neil Young rem…

‘s podcast which has been criticized for spreading misinformation. In solidarity with Young, Joni Mitchell said she’d also ask that her music be removed.’s responsibility to find a balance between supporting their content creators and protecting the safety of listeners—without playing censor.

“Based on the feedback over the last several weeks, it’s become clear to me that we have an obligation to do more to provide balance and access to widely-accepted information from the medical and scientific communities guiding us through this unprecedented time,” he wrote.Prince Harry And Meghan Markle's Archewell Weighs In On Spotify, Claims Concerns Over Alleged Misinformation

In addition to publishing their long-standing platform rules and a commitment to test ways to highlight said rules “to raise awareness around what’s acceptable and help creators understand their accountability,” the addition of the content warning. “We are working to add a content advisory to any podcast episode that includes a discussion about COVID-19,” Ek said. “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.

 

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“Misinformation” is a political buzzword.

They're gonna have to ditch Joe Rogan at some point.

...great idea PressMusicbox

Trigger warnings for complex, nuanced discussion. Sounds about right

Misinformation?

PR stunt won’t work the damage is done

L.O.L.

Seemed to work for big Tobacco! Still kills but keeps them from being liable.

Congratulations on nothing you're doing

Not enough

fuckspotify I love Neil Young!!!

You know what else it could do? Just get rid of him. That way, they won’t need to post warnings!

And they think that will save them?

Well that makes it all right then. Warning the following contains right wing views that have no basis in fact

Oh hallelujah, our problems are solved. We have a content warning.

not good enough

Way overdue and doesn't mitigate the damage done through dis/misinformation from people like him.

Soooooo ridiculous they think this will stop their bleeding. It's PR nothing fluff

Most expensive disclaimer ever? Lol.

Absolutely doing little to nothing

$5 billion later.

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