Spotify Caught Hosting Fake Podcasts Selling Illegal Drugs

An investigation has uncovered that Spotify hosted nearly 200 fake podcast episodes promoting the illegal sale of prescription drugs like Xanax, Oxycodone, and Tramadol. These podcasts acted as a front for unregulated online pharmacies and even used AI-generated voices to advertise the drugs-without requiring prescriptions.

Despite Spotify's rules against promoting illegal or regulated substances, the content bypassed moderation systems and even appeared in search results for drug-related terms. The platform has since removed the offending content, but this raises serious concerns about content moderation, AI misuse, and user safety-especially for vulnerable listeners.

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