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Sony Music, Warner sue Anthropic, alleging a “brazen campaign” of intellectual property theft
Sony Music and Warner Music Group have initiated legal action against Anthropic, alleging a deliberate and extensive campaign of intellectual property theft. This lawsuit, notably broad in scope, centers on accusations of unauthorized use and distribution of copyrighted musical works – essentially, illegal piracy. The companies are seeking substantial damages and an injunction to prevent further infringement. For deeper insights into Anthropic's development and capabilities, explore our article, "An Anthropic researcher just gave us a peek at self-improving AI."
Spotify expands AI remix and covers project with Merlin partnership
Spotify is significantly expanding its AI-powered music creation tools with a new partnership with Merlin, representing over 30,000 independent labels and distributors. Joining Universal Music Group, Merlin's support underscores the platform’s commitment to an upcoming paid feature allowing fans to generate AI-remixes and covers of participating artists’ tracks—all while ensuring artist opt-in, proper credit, and compensation. This move signifies a future-focused approach to music creation, exploring how AI can empower both artists and listeners.
Music streamer Deezer says more than 50% of daily uploads are AI-generated
Deezer, a leading music streamer, reports a significant shift in content creation: over 50% of daily music uploads are now AI-generated. Specifically, June saw approximately 90,000 AI-created tracks added to the platform daily, signaling a rapid transformation in the music landscape. This surge highlights the increasing accessibility of AI tools for musicians and creators. For those interested in exploring the broader implications of AI's rise, consider our recent article, "Google releases three new Gemini models — but no 3.5 Pro."
Lorde says AI glasses are “not sexy”
Lorde recently questioned the allure of AI glasses, stating onstage that “it gets harder and harder to know what is real” in our increasingly tech-saturated world. Her commentary reflects a growing unease about the blurring lines between the physical and digital realms, sparking conversation about the aesthetic and societal implications of emerging technologies. This skepticism arrives as companies race to integrate AI into everyday wearables, prompting users to consider what they're willing to embrace.