The Story of the World’s Most Popular AI Song; AI-Powered Stems Simplify Legal Music Remixes, Sampling
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AI-Powered Stems Simplify Legal Music Remixes and Sampling
In an age where mashups, remixes, and edits drive the majority of content we see on short-form platforms, the demand for derivative content has never been higher. But for many rightsholders, licensing derivative works—like remixes, edits, and sampled tracks—has been a slow and resource-intensive process.
The Baffling, X-Rated Story of the World’s Most Popular AI Song
How “YAJU&U,” a song made using AI, became a megahit in Japan.
Up to 70% of AI-generated streams on Deezer may be fraudulent
French DSP Deezer has been open about the rates of fraudulent activity on its service, in its efforts to crack down on fraud.
UMG’s Kristen Bender: “AI is the most critical change we’re going to see”
Speaking to Music Ally’s Marlen Hüllbrock, she reiterated that UMG’s strategy is “two-prong”: legislation, and partnerships and licensing. That approach is mainly focused on musical uses of AI – she cited The Beatles’ Now And Then as an example of this process working well.
Are AI-powered playlists coming to Apple Music?
While it’s not set in stone, it looks like AI is definitely on Apple’s radar for its music platform, despite not being revealed at WWDC25.
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