Spotify confirms streaming fraud after Kalshi trader accuses platform
Spotify confirmed bots inflate streaming numbers after a Kalshi trader accused the platform of manipulated data. This admission matters because it exposes how fake engagement undermines financial bets
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Wired
2 Jul 2026 10 hours ago 1 min read
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Spotify has officially acknowledged that artificial bots and fraudulent activities are inflating music streaming numbers, a confirmation that arrives