Spotify CEO defends AI music, promises musicians will be adequately compensated
Spotify CEO Alex Norström has defended the company's decision to introduce AI-generated music, stating it is a better alternative to unregulated AI content. Norström claimed that the new feature will allow users to create AI-generated music without resorting to piracy and that artists will be compensated for their work. The introduction of AI-generated music on Spotify has been met with backlash from fans and musicians, who are concerned about the impact on human creators.
- ▪Spotify has introduced a feature that allows listeners to create AI-generated remixes and song covers.
- ▪The company has partnered with Universal Music Group to introduce an AI tool for premium users.
- ▪Artists will be compensated for their work and will have control over whether their music is used for AI remixing and cover creation.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 11:30 -0500 |
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The Web AI spotify music Spotify CEO defends AI music, promises musicians will be adequately compensated "Legal and controlled AI music is better than pirated AI music" By Kishalaya Kundu May 27, 2026, 11:30 30 comments Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. A hot potato: Following a massive uproar over Spotify's wholehearted embrace of AI-generated music, co-CEO Alex Norström has defended the controversial move, claiming it is a better alternative to unregulated AI content. The statement comes days after Spotify introduced a contentious AI feature that allows listeners to create AI-generated remixes and song covers.
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