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AI-generated band “The Velvet Sundown” garners 1M+ Spotify streams, sparking debates over platform transparency and artist compensation. (Lanre Bakare, The Guardian)

Summary

  • The Velvet Sundown, an AI-generated band, amassed over 1m Spotify streams.
  • Music insiders say streaming platforms should legally tag AI-generated music so consumers can make informed choices.
  • Lack of transparency raises concerns over authorship, consent and fair compensation for human artists whose work may be exploited.

posted 21.7.2025 by oler · AI & Journalism

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