'What we’re building is grounded in consent, credit, and compensation for the artists and songwriters that take part': Planned Spotify AI tool can generate remixes and covers
Spotify is planning to launch a new AI tool that will enable users to create covers and remixes of songs from participating artists. This initiative is backed by a licensing agreement with Universal Music Group, ensuring that artists receive credit and compensation. While the tool aims to operate within copyright laws, concerns remain about the potential for unmarked AI-generated music on the platform.
- ▪Spotify is introducing an AI tool for creating covers and remixes of songs.
- ▪The tool is supported by a licensing agreement with Universal Music Group.
- ▪Spotify claims the tool will provide additional revenue for artists and songwriters.
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Software AI 'What we’re building is grounded in consent, credit, and compensation for the artists and songwriters that take part': Planned Spotify AI tool can generate remixes and covers News By Jess Kinghorn published 22 May 2026 I'm not really feeling this beat. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Malte Mueller via Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Spotify plans to introduce a tool that will allow users to create AI-generated covers and remixes.
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