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Spotify and Universal Launch AI Remix Tool for Fan-Made Covers
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Taylor Swift fans may soon be able to legally generate AI remixes of her songs on Spotify.
Key facts
- The fight over AI-generated music grew in 2023 after a fake song using AI versions of Drake and The Weeknd’s voices spread across Spotify and YouTube before Universal Music Group forced platforms
- Universal Music Group represents artists including Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, The Weeknd, Sabrina Carpenter, Lana Del Rey, Post Malone, Billie Eilish, and Olivia Rodrigo
- Taylor Swift fans may soon be able to legally generate AI remixes of her songs on Spotify
- Spotify and Universal Music Group on Thursday announced licensing agreements that will allow Spotify Premium users to create AI-generated covers and remixes using music from participating artists
Summary
Spotify and Universal Music Group announced licensing agreements for AI-generated fan-made covers and remixes. The paid Spotify Premium add-on will share revenue with participating artists and songwriters. The deal comes as YouTube and other platforms expand AI remix tools for users. Spotify and Universal Music Group on Thursday announced licensing agreements that will allow Spotify Premium users to create AI-generated covers and remixes using music from participating artists and songwriters.