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AI-Generated Tracks Impersonate Musicians on Spotify Platform
Jason Moran discovered an unauthorized EP under his name on Spotify, featuring AI-generated indie pop music unrelated to his jazz work. The platform has removed millions of such tracks and introduced tools for artists to control content. Multiple musicians, including jazz artists and Drake, have reported similar incidents.
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The company uses safeguards such as detection systems, human review, and takedown processes.
Implications for Artists Moran, former artistic director for jazz at the Kennedy Center, noted the challenge for artists not on Spotify and deceased musicians.
He questioned how figures like John Coltrane or Billie Holiday could verify unauthorized releases, such as a fictional 1952 concert recording. After posting about the incident on Instagram and Facebook, Moran received messages from other affected artists, some dealing with the issue for years.
Fraudulent streams have affected the music industry for years, and generative AI has increased such activity, according to reports.
Musicians must monitor platforms and report issues, which adds to their workload. The problem persists despite platform efforts, affecting artist identities and revenue streams.
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