How Neural Fingerprinting Detects AI Music Infringement; Timbaland Debuts Futuristic Music Video for AI Artist TaTa
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When Machines Police Machines: How Neural Fingerprinting Detects AI Music Infringement
Every day, AI systems ingest millions of songs to learn harmonic patterns, melodic structures, production techniques. Synthetic tracks multiply across streaming services, some clearly derivative, others ambiguously close to existing works. Legal frameworks lag. Detection tools struggle. And creators are left with a choice: constantly monitor the internet for infringement, or accept that their work will be fodder for the next generation of AI models.
Iconoclast partners with Vermillio to monitor use of Tony Bennettâs name, image, voice and likeness on gen-AI systems
The collaboration will use Vermillioâs TraceID technology to scan the internet and AI models for unlicensed uses of Bennettâs likeness.
Timbaland Releases Futuristic Music Video For AI Artist TaTaâs Debut Single âGlitch x Pulseâ
Timbaland and his Stage Zero label signed the AI artist back in June.
Music Tectonics conference to discuss startups, AI and creators
Los Angeles music-tech conference Music Tectonics has announced its full program for this yearâs event, which takes place on 4-6 November. As ever the focus is on startups and creators, as well as the obligatory discussions about AI in 2025. Riot Games, UMG, WMG, Roland, BMG and various investment firms are among the companies providing speakers.
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Monarrch Appoints MusicâTech Leader Matthew Blakemore as European Regional Director to Scale AI Royalty Operations
Blakemore will lead Monarrchâs European strategy and partnerships, working with rights holders, estates, AI companies, enterprises, and public-sector stakeholders to operationalize trusted licensing, usage tracking, and royalty payouts for AI-generated content.
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