Spotify boss defends move to AI music, saying it is better than ‘slop’
Streaming platform says remix tool agreed with Universal Music Group will protect artists from piracy
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Key points
- Spotify CEO defends AI-generated music as alternative to piracy and unregulated AI slop
- New feature allows premium users to create AI remixes and covers from participating artists
- Agreement with Universal Music Group aims to protect artists' rights
Why it matters
This matters because spotify CEO defends AI-generated music as alternative to piracy and unregulated AI slop.
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Streaming platform says remix tool agreed with Universal Music Group will protect artists from piracy
Spotify’s chief executive has defended the company’s move into AI-generated music, claiming it offers users and creators a better alternative to piracy and unregulated AI slop.
Last week, the platform announced a new feature in which premium users will be allowed to create their own, AI-generated remixes and song covers using music from participating artists.
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