Spotify is launching AI-generated remixes
Terrence O'Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget.
Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) announced a licensing deal that will allow users to prompt the creation of AI-generated remixes and covers for streaming songs. The tool will be a paid add-on for Premium subscribers. Artists will be able to opt out of the program, but those who do participate will collect royalties on these AI remixes.
In October of last year, Spotify announced that it was working with UMG, as well as other major labels, Sony Music Group, Warner Music Group, Merlin, and Believe, to create “responsible AI products.” At the time, it was unclear exactly what that meant. But this appears to be the first product of that partnership.
Spotify highlighted the principles that would guide that program: Choice in participation, Fair compensation...
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