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That doesn’t mean that we always get it right, but we are committed to learning, growing and evolving.”

“We take this seriously and will continue to partner with experts and invest heavily in our platform functionality and product capabilities for the benefit of creators and listeners alike. “I trust our policies, the research and expertise that inform their development, and our aspiration to apply them in a way that allows for broad debate and discussion, within the lines,” Ek writes. Robert Malone, but notes that it is, “not the only transgression to occur on the Spotify platform, but a relevant example of the platform’s failure to mitigate the damage it is causing.” Two weeks ago, a letter signed by 270 medical experts accused the music streaming platform of “enabling its hosted media to damage public trust in scientific research and sow doubt in the credibility of data-driven guidance offered by medical professionals.” The letter specifically cites a recent interview with Dr. Young and Mitchell both contracted Polio at an early age, prior to the widespread development of an effective vaccine. In an attempt to address what he deemed misrepresentations of his show, Rogan notes that he is a fan of Young’s and is “very sorry feel that way” about his program. In a nearly 10-minute Instagram video posted last night, Rogan addresses the controversy - including Spotify’s response.

“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,” Ek writes. That advisory redirects to a COVID-19 Guide, featuring news episodes from outlets like the BBC, ABC and CNN, as well as interviews with Anthony Fauci and other medical professionals.

After Spotify pulled Neil Young and Joni Mitchell’s music over protest of the company’s deal with podcast monolith Joe Rogan, the executive conceded that the company hasn’t “been transparent around the policies that guide our content more broadly.”Įk added that Spotify is working to add content advisories to podcast episodes that feature discussions about COVID-19, specifically.

In a blog post yesterday, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek addressed mounting controversy over health misinformation.