Spotify says its AI remix tool protects artists from unregulated ‘slop’

Do you even like art? | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images There's this alarming trend in the Suno subreddit. People aren't just prompting AI songs; they're sitting around listening almost exclusively to their own slop. And in some cases, they proudly proclaim that they don't listen to music on traditional streaming platforms anymore - it's just AI all day. "Does anyone just listen to their own music now and not even music on Spotify anymore.?" "I definitely listen to my own music most of the time now. Why wouldn't I? It's album after album of bangers" "Guilty as charged. It's an infectious addiction, and I love it." "I thought I was the only one that had an addiction to suno." "Last.f … Read the full story at The Verge.

Streaming app strikes deal with Universal allowing subscribers to create ‘controlled’ covers and remixes

Spotify used its Investor Day on Thursday to unveil the most comprehensive AI expansion in the company’s history, repositioning itself from a passive audio consumption platform into an active, AI-powered creation and discovery engine spanning podcasts, audiobooks, and licensed music generation. The centrepiece was Studio by Spotify Labs, a new standalone desktop app launching in […]

Prompt something better than Beyoncé’s “Break My Soul,” I dare you. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo from Getty Images AI covers and remixes of songs are already a blight on the internet. Spotify, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram are awash in flat reggae versions of "Smells Like Teen Spirit," dinky country renditions of The Weeknd, and monotonous Motown reimaginings of AC/DC. Now, a new tool from Spotify will make them even easier to generate and share. Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) signed a licensing deal that will allow users to generate remixes and covers from UMG's catalog. How exactly it will work, beyond being "powered by generative AI technology," or how much it will cost, is unclear. They're positioning this as a premium subscription add-on … Read the full story at The Verge.

Spotify's AI partnership with Universal Music could reshape industry norms, influencing AI licensing across creative sectors and boosting revenue. The post Spotify partners with Universal Music to enhance AI features and sets ambitious growth targets through 2030 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The AI remix tool could redefine music industry dynamics, fostering innovation and new revenue streams while challenging traditional copyright norms. The post Spotify and Universal Music Group launch AI remix tool for fan covers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Spotify and Universal Music Group say their new licensed AI remix platform will let fans create song covers and remixes while compensating participating artists and songwriters.

Licensing agreement will allow listeners to use AI to create content on streaming platform for first time Spotify and Universal Music Group have agreed on a deal that will allow subscribers to generate song covers and remixes using artificial intelligence. The licensing agreement is the first time the Swedish streaming company will allow listeners to use AI to create content through its platform. Continue reading...