Spotify is launching AI-generated remixes
Spotify has announced a new service that will allow users to create AI-generated remixes and covers of songs. This initiative comes after a licensing deal with Universal Music Group, which is the first major label to participate. The service aims to provide fair compensation to artists while enhancing the connection between artists and fans.
- ▪Spotify is launching a service for AI-generated remixes and covers.
- ▪Universal Music Group is the first to sign a licensing deal for this service.
- ▪Artists can opt out of the program but will earn royalties if they participate.
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- ▪ Spotify and Universal Launch AI Remix Tool for Fan-Made Covers — Decrypt
- ▪ Spotify and Universal Music agree deal to let subscribers create AI remixes — The Guardian — Tech
- ▪ Spotify and Universal Music Group Strike a Deal for AI-Powered Remix and Cover Song Tool — CNET — News
- ▪ Spotify and Universal Music strike deal allowing fan-made AI covers and remixes — TechCrunch
- ▪ Spotify and UMG Sign Licensing Deal to Allow for AI-Generated Covers and Remixes — Consequence (of Sound)
- ▪ Spotify and Universal are building an AI tool for covers and remixes — Engadget
- ▪ Spotify building AI-powered tool that will let subscribers make music covers and remixes — 9to5Mac
- ▪ Spotify strikes deal with Universal Music to let premium users create AI covers, remixes — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Spotify and Universal Music struck a deal to let fans make AI covers of their favorite songs — Quartz
- ▪ Spotify, Universal Music Unveil AI Cover Songs Feature — The Hollywood Reporter
- ▪ Spotify & UMG Strike Licensing Deal Allowing for AI Covers and Remixes — r/Music
- ▪ Spotify and Universal Music Announce Licensing Agreements for ‘Responsible’ AI-Generated Covers and Remixes — Variety
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