Music streaming giant Spotify has announced it will start guiding listeners of podcasts discussing Covid-19 to more information about the pandemic.
It followed a row that saw musician Neil Young remove his music from the platform, reportedly over its hosting of the Joe Rogan podcast, which has been known to air vaccine-sceptical views.
"We are working to add a content advisory to any podcast episode that includes a discussion about Covid-19," Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said in a statement.
"This advisory will direct listeners to our dedicated Covid-19 Hub, a resource that provides easy access to data-driven facts, up-to-date information as shared by scientists, physicians, academics and public health authorities around the world, as well as links to trusted sources."
Mr Ek said the feature would roll out in the next few days.
The Grammy award-winning artist said the streaming giant was allowing "irresponsible people" to spread lies that were "costing people their lives".
Spotify said it aimed to balance "both safety for listeners and freedom for creators".
Earlier today, Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan said they have been "expressing concerns" to Spotify about Covid-19 misinformation but say they will continue to work with the platform.
The couple signed a lucrative deal with the streaming giant to host and produce podcasts, estimated to be worth around €22 million in late 2020.
In a statement, the couple's charity Archewell said they had been expressing concerns to Spotify about the issue since the charity's inception, and continue to do so "to ensure changes to its platform are made to help address this public health crisis.
"We look to Spotify to meet this moment and are committed to continuing our work together as it does."
