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Spotify Removes Millions of Song in Crackdown on AI 'Slop' and 'Spam'

Spotify has removed more than 75 million tracks from its platform as part of an ongoing crackdown on AI-generated spam and low-quality music.

DistroKid Confirms UMG-Related Takedowns as Artists Dispute Removals

DistroKid says a small number of recordings have been removed in response to Universal Music Group claims. The Australian impact remains unconfirmed.

US Copyright Office Opens Music Streaming Fraud Inquiry

The review will examine royalty losses and anti-fraud safeguards after Michael Smith was sentenced to 18 months over an AI-assisted streaming scheme.

Australian Music Industry Unites to Push for AI Copyright Protections

A coalition of music and creative organisations has called on the Federal Government to protect creators from AI-driven copyright threats.

Spotify to Introduce Licensed AI Covers Under New Universal Deal

Spotify and Universal Music Group have announced a new licensing agreement that will allow Spotify users to create AI-generated covers and remixes.

US Man Pleads Guilty to $8M AI-Driven Streaming Fraud

54-year-old US man Michael Smith has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a large-scale streaming fraud scheme powered by AI.

Bandcamp Bans AI-Generated Music and Audio

Bandcamp has taken a definitive stance on artificial intelligence, banning all AI-generated audio and music.

Warner Music Partners with AI Music Platform Suno

Warner Music Group is seemingly done fighting AI music, instead opening its library to an AI-powered music creation platform.

Australian and New Zealand Musicians Call for Streaming Platforms to Curb Fraudulent AI Music Uploads

"We are calling on the music industry... to take measures to protect our creators in these most uncertain times."

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