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Spotify is partnering with major music industry players like Sony, Universal, Warner, Merlin, and Believe to develop responsible AI music products that prioritize artists' rights, fair compensation, and fan engagement, aiming to foster innovation while protecting creativity and ensuring artists remain at the center of AI-driven music experiences.
Rachel Platten announced she is re-recording her hit 'Fight Song' to reclaim her voice and ownership, inspired by Taylor Swift's similar efforts, and will release a new version along with live recordings and surprises from her vault on September 26.
Over 200 musicians, including Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, and Stevie Wonder, have signed an open letter demanding protections against the predatory use of artificial intelligence (AI) that mimics human artists. The letter, issued by the Artist Rights Alliance, calls for technology companies to pledge not to develop AI tools that undermine or replace human songwriters and artists. This comes amid industry-wide pushback against the use of generative AI in music, with concerns over ethical and legal issues surrounding copyright infringement and labor rights. Legislation has been introduced to protect musicians from having their vocal likeness generated by AI for commercial purposes, but the debate over the permissible use of AI in music continues.