Neil Young, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Buffalo Springfield Sue Spotify Over COVID-19 Misinformation

The Artists Join A Growing List Of Personalities Demanding Action Against The Streaming Service

Neil Young, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and Buffalo Springfield have joined a growing list of artists demanding action from Spotify over COVID-19 misinformation being spread on its platform. In a letter to Spotify, the artists wrote, "We are deeply concerned about the spread of misinformation on Spotify about COVID-19. The podcast hosted by Joe Rogan has repeatedly spread false and misleading information about the pandemic, and we believe that this is a serious threat to public health."

The artists have asked Spotify to take down Rogan's podcast, or at least add a disclaimer to it warning listeners that the information it contains is not accurate. Spotify has not yet responded to the artists' demands.

Spotify Has Been Criticized For Its Handling Of COVID-19 Misinformation In The Past

Spotify has been criticized for its handling of COVID-19 misinformation in the past. In April 2021, the company removed an episode of the podcast "The Joe Rogan Experience" in which Rogan interviewed a doctor who made false claims about the pandemic. However, Spotify later reinstated the episode after Rogan apologized for the misinformation it contained.

In December 2021, Spotify announced that it would begin adding warning labels to podcasts that discuss COVID-19. However, the company has not said whether it will remove podcasts that spread misinformation about the pandemic.

The Artists' Demands Come As Spotify Faces Pressure To Take Action On Misinformation

The artists' demands come as Spotify faces pressure to take action on misinformation. In January 2022, the company was sued by a group of doctors who alleged that Spotify was spreading misinformation about COVID-19. The lawsuit is still pending.

The artists' demands are also supported by a growing number of listeners. In a recent survey, 70% of Spotify users said that they believe the company should do more to combat misinformation on its platform.

It Is Unclear Whether Spotify Will Take Action On The Artists' Demands

It is unclear whether Spotify will take action on the artists' demands. The company has not yet responded to the artists' letter, and it has not said whether it will remove or add a disclaimer to Rogan's podcast.

However, the artists' demands are likely to put pressure on Spotify to take action on misinformation. The company is facing increasing criticism from artists, listeners, and policymakers, and it may be forced to take action in order to protect its reputation.