AI’s Economic Benefits Surpass Emissions Concerns According to IMF

by News Editor

April 27, 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently highlighted the potential economic benefits of artificial intelligence (AI), projecting a global output boost of approximately 0.5% per year from 2025 to 2030. This growth is expected to surpass the environmental costs associated with higher carbon emissions from AI-driven data centers.

The report, showcased at the IMF’s spring meeting, emphasizes the need for equitable distribution of these economic gains while managing the adverse effects on our climate. The forecast indicates that AI’s contribution to GDP growth will outweigh the financial impacts of emissions, though it points out the necessity for policymakers and businesses to mitigate societal costs.

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Energy Demands and Environmental Footprint

AI is set to escalate global electricity demand, potentially reaching 1,500 terawatt-hours (TWh) by 2030, mirroring the energy consumption of countries like India today.

The increasing demand for data processing capacity could result in higher greenhouse gas emissions, but the AI industry aims to offset these with advancements in renewable energy technologies.

AI: A Driver for Energy Efficiency?

Analysts suggest that AI could potentially reduce carbon emissions through improved energy efficiency, fostering advancements in low-carbon technologies across sectors such as power, food, and transport. Grantham Research Institute stresses the significance of strategic action from governments and industries to facilitate this transition.

The role of AI in the global economy continues to evolve, stirring debates not only about its economic potential but also its environmental impact.

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Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artist Identities And Limit Their Reach

by News Editor

August 11, 2026

Spotify is introducing a new “AI Persona” label for artist profiles that appear to represent AI-generated identities, while limiting how music from those profiles is surfaced across the platform.

The new labels will begin appearing in September, as Spotify expands its efforts to distinguish between real artists, AI-generated identities and music created with AI tools.

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What The AI Persona Label Means

Artists will be able to identify themselves as AI Personas through Spotify for Artists starting August 11. However, Spotify said it will not rely solely on self-disclosure.

The company will also review artist profiles where names and images appear to depict photorealistic AI-generated identities. The initial review will focus on profiles that have reached predefined audience thresholds, allowing Spotify to prioritise more widely heard artists.

Once applied, the “AI Persona” badge will be visible on artist profiles, in Search and alongside tracks in playlists.

AI Personas Will Be Excluded From Recommendations

By default, Spotify will not include labeled AI Personas in its editorial or algorithmic recommendations. Their music will also be excluded from personalised recommendations.

There is one exception: users who deliberately follow an AI Persona can still receive its music in their recommendations. Spotify considers following an artist an explicit indication that a listener wants to hear more from that profile.

The company will also introduce a reporting tool that allows users to flag profiles they believe represent AI Personas but have not yet been labeled.

The Label Applies To The Artist, Not The Music

Spotify stressed that the new designation concerns an artist’s public identity rather than whether their music was made using AI.

Artists can use AI in different ways as part of the creative process, and the company will continue providing information about how individual tracks were created through features such as AI Credits and SongDNA.

Artists will also be able to appeal an AI Persona label if they believe it has been applied incorrectly.

Spotify Tightens Its Approach To AI Music

The new policy builds on Spotify’s broader efforts to address AI-generated content. The company previously introduced systems to identify and label AI music using industry-standard techniques and banned unauthorised AI voice clones and deepfakes.

At the same time, Spotify continues to develop AI-powered products, including Prompted Playlists, AI DJ and its AI-powered music assistant.

The company is also preparing to introduce AI-generated remixes and covers following recent licensing agreements with UMG and Merlin. The new AI Persona labels are intended to help users distinguish those features from profiles that present themselves as AI-generated artists.

Spotify’s move comes as the music industry grapples with the rapid growth of AI-generated content and concerns about low-quality material flooding streaming platforms.

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