Summary
Sony Music has removed over 135,000 songs created using AI technology, which falsely claimed to feature their artists. These AI-generated tracks, known as deepfakes, imitated artists like Beyoncé and Harry Styles to fraudulently profit from streaming services. The issue was highlighted at a music industry event where concerns about AI and streaming fraud were also discussed.
Key Facts
- Sony Music removed 135,000 AI-generated songs impersonating their artists.
- The deepfakes featured artists such as Beyoncé, Queen, and Harry Styles.
- These fake songs were made using a type of artificial intelligence called generative AI.
- Sony claims deepfakes harm artists by affecting their album releases and reputations.
- The use of AI for creating fake tracks is increasing as technology becomes more affordable.
- The issue was discussed at the Global Music Report event in London.
- Music industry revenue grew by 6.4% last year, reaching $31.7 billion.
- The UK government decided to pause on policy changes related to AI training on copyrighted works.
