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Bot Streams and AI Tracks Drive a $10 Million Music Scam
business1 month ago

Bot Streams and AI Tracks Drive a $10 Million Music Scam

Rolling Stone recounts how Mike Smith allegedly ran a multi-year streaming-fraud scheme, using thousands of bot accounts to inflate plays and deploying AI-generated songs to boost royalties, ultimately courts charging him with more than $10 million in illicit earnings; the saga intertwined with SMH Records, a BET reality show, and a broader scrutiny of how streaming royalties and chart rankings can be gamed, underscoring vulnerabilities in the digital music economy.

Hudson Williams Debuts on Dsquared2 Runway With AI-Injected Carly Simon Remix
fashion1 month ago

Hudson Williams Debuts on Dsquared2 Runway With AI-Injected Carly Simon Remix

Hudson Williams made his catwalk debut opening the Dsquared2 Fall/Winter 2026-27 show in Milan, which featured a soundtrack built around an AI-reworked Carly Simon piece (billed as Running on the Water, a take on Let the River Run) credited to Kradex/Da Soul Orchestra, highlighting AI-influenced music as the fashion moment dovetails with a winter-sports theme ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

AI-Generated Country Song 'Breaking Rust' Tops Billboard Charts
entertainment3 months ago

AI-Generated Country Song 'Breaking Rust' Tops Billboard Charts

The top country song in the US this week, 'Walk My Walk' by Breaking Rust, is AI-generated, highlighting the growing influence of artificial intelligence in music production. Despite mixed opinions from experts, the song has gained significant popularity, raising questions about the future of human versus machine-created music and emphasizing the importance of human originality in art.

AI's Growing Role in Music and Content Theft Sparks Industry Concerns
technology5 months ago

AI's Growing Role in Music and Content Theft Sparks Industry Concerns

Deezer reports that nearly 28% of daily uploaded tracks are fully AI-generated, with over 30,000 such tracks received daily, though they constitute only 0.5% of streams. The platform is actively filtering out AI content from recommendations and playlists to minimize its impact, amid concerns about fraudulent activity and copyright issues. Deezer's efforts include AI detection tools and transparent tagging, as the industry grapples with the rise of generative AI in music.

Universal Music Group Removes Taylor Swift's Music from TikTok Amid Contract Dispute
entertainment2 years ago

Universal Music Group Removes Taylor Swift's Music from TikTok Amid Contract Dispute

Universal Music Group is pulling its music from TikTok due to a contract dispute, accusing the platform of being a "bully" and not willing to pay a fair rate for music use. TikTok responded, accusing Universal of prioritizing greed over artists' interests. The dispute revolves around compensation for artists and songwriters, the impact of artificial intelligence, and online safety. Universal's decision will affect popular artists like Taylor Swift, Drake, and Adele, and raises concerns about AI-generated music and online content moderation on the platform.

UMG Set to Pull Music from TikTok Amid Bullying Accusations
music-industry2 years ago

UMG Set to Pull Music from TikTok Amid Bullying Accusations

Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced that it will stop licensing its music to TikTok, accusing the social media platform of bullying and intimidation during contract negotiations. UMG cited issues including fair compensation for artists and songwriters, protection from AI-generated music, and online safety. TikTok responded, accusing UMG of prioritizing greed over the interests of its artists and songwriters. The dispute highlights the challenges the music industry faces with the rise of AI-generated music and the negotiation of fair compensation in the digital era.

"AI-Generated 'Ram Aayenge' Sung by Lata Mangeshkar Goes Viral, Fans Get Emotional"
entertainmentculture2 years ago

"AI-Generated 'Ram Aayenge' Sung by Lata Mangeshkar Goes Viral, Fans Get Emotional"

An AI-generated version of the song 'Ram Aayenge' in Lata Mangeshkar's voice has gone viral on social media, impressing internet users and evoking emotional responses. The AI tribute, created by a YouTuber using AI tools, has garnered widespread praise for its beautiful use of the iconic singer's voice. The historic Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ayodhya temple, attended by representatives of major spiritual and religious sects, has also been celebrated across the country, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the distinguished gathering.

technology2 years ago

"Dogs' Surprising Affinity for Downtempo Music"

At CES 2024, a Japanese startup called One By One Music is promoting AI-generated downtempo music as a solution to help dogs de-stress when left alone at home. The company claims that their music reduces a dog's stress by 84 percent and offers a subscription service for ¥980 (around $6.70) per month. While the music's quality is yet to be fully assessed, the startup aims to address the loneliness and stress experienced by dogs as their owners return to work and daily routines post-pandemic.

AI-Generated Drake and The Weeknd Song Submitted for Grammys: Eligibility Questioned
music2 years ago

AI-Generated Drake and The Weeknd Song Submitted for Grammys: Eligibility Questioned

An AI-generated song featuring facsimiles of Drake and The Weeknd's voices, titled "Heart on My Sleeve," has been submitted for Grammy consideration by Ghostwriter, the creator of the viral AI-generated track. While the song was written by a human, neither Drake nor The Weeknd were involved. However, the track's eligibility is in question due to copyright issues and the requirement for broad distribution. The Recording Academy clarified that AI-generated works are not eligible for awards, but if a human writes the track and AI is used for voice modeling, the writing would be eligible. The commercial viability of "Heart on My Sleeve" remains uncertain.