After a group of 270 physicians and healthcare professionals signed an open letter to Spotify expressing concerns about the spread of COVID-19 misinformation through comedian Joe Rogan’s podcast, Spotify agreed to add content advisories to podcasts that mention COVID-19.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki called the move from Spotify a positive step.
“Our hope is that all major tech platforms and all major news sources, for that matter, be responsible and be vigilant to ensure the American people have access to accurate information on something as significant as COVID-19,” she said. “That certainly includes Spotify.”
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