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Suno releases new AI music models in partnership with Warner Music, BMG
This move comes amid increasing scrutiny of AI music generators like Suno and Udio, as artists fret about uncompensated use of their work and streaming platforms like Deezer and Spotify working to improve transparency around AI-generated tracks.
Music industry launches AI-generated content labels
Several major music industry organizations on Friday unveiled a labeling system for content created with generative artificial intelligence that they would like to see widely adopted. The first would indicate music that is primarily "AI-generated" cases where artificial intelligence "was used to generate the entirety or the primary portion of the creative elements of the recording."
Music industry launches AI-generated content labels
Music organisations have introduced a voluntary labeling system for AI-generated content. This system aims to inform listeners about the use of artificial intelligence in music. Two labels will distinguish between fully AI-generated and AI-assisted recordings. Streaming services are closely monitoring this development for enhanced transparency. The proposed labels seek broad global adoption across various platforms.
Your Spotify playlist may already have AI-generated songs: This free tool will show you exactly how many
A French streaming company has launched a free tool that lets listeners on any major streaming platform scan their playlists for AI-generated songs. As AI music uploads hit record volumes and audiences demand transparency, Deezer is affirming their status as the loudest voice for disclosure.
Deezer launches free AI music detector for users of major streaming platforms
Deezer has introduced a free online tool to identify AI-generated songs on streaming platforms. The music company is also sharing its AI detection technology with the industry. This move aims to protect artist revenue, which studies suggest could be significantly impacted by AI music.
App developers urge EU action on Apple fee practices
A group of app makers and consumer bodies has urged EU regulators to act against Apple, arguing that its revised fees still breach digital competition rules. They say European developers face higher costs than US rivals, despite a recent American court ruling limiting Apple’s charges.

Humans can no longer tell AI music from the real thing: survey
A survey by Deezer shows that 97% of people cannot tell AI-generated music from human-made tracks. With AI content rising on streaming platforms, over half of listeners feel uneasy. 80% want clear labelling, while concerns grow over creativity loss and low-quality music flooding the industry.

AI music boom may hit artist royalties, warns Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings warns that the rise of AI-generated music could diminish demand for artist-created content and impact royalty-backed music intellectual property (IP) asset-backed securities (ABS). Streaming platforms are implementing tighter controls to protect copyright holders and ensure fair compensation for human artists, though some providers may leverage AI for cost savings and royalty capture.

Spotify moves to tackle AI abuse with transparency measures
Spotify introduced measures to increase transparency around AI in music, recommending artists adopt DDEX metadata standards labeling tracks as fully, partly, or not AI-made. The system is voluntary, with more than 15 labels onboard.

One Tech Tip: Is that song by AI or a human? Here are some things to check
The rise of AI song generators like Suno and Udio is transforming the music industry, prompting debates about transparency and authenticity. Methods to detect AI-generated music include background checks on artists, examining song tags on platforms like Deezer, and using AI song scanners.

Spotify sees 12% rise in paid subscribers
Spotify saw paying subscribers rise 12 percent to 276 million customers in the second quarter of 2025, the world's top music streaming service said on Tuesday, though profits fell below expectations. The below-expectation profit announcement comes as the streamer has found itself at the centre of the debate over music generated by artificial intelligence.

Streaming platform Deezer starts flagging AI-generated music
French streaming platform Deezer now flags fully AI-generated music with a “content generated by AI” label, aiming to protect artist royalties. Using in-house detection tech with claimed 98% accuracy, Deezer demonetises such tracks but doesn't remove them. Around 18% of new uploads are AI-made, posing a growing challenge to musicians' earnings.

AI-generated music accounts for 18% of all tracks uploaded to Deezer
The rising use of generative AI in creative industries has triggered a wave of lawsuits, with artists, authors and rights holders accusing AI firms of using copyrighted material without consent or compensation to train their models. Among the targets are AI music tools Suno and Udio, which are facing legal actions from Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and Sony Music.

AI generating one in ten songs on Deezer
The company, with the help of its fraud detection technologies, found that "around 10,000 tracks completely generated by AI are uploaded to the platform every day, representing around 10 percent of the total." The music streaming firm said that it plans to pay musicians better by weeding out fake songs by fraudulent accounts.

Coldplay new album Moon Music released ahead of India tour. Where to listen, fan reactions and streaming details
In a recent interview, Coldplay's lead singer Chris Martin revealed that the band plans to retire after releasing 12 albums. During a discussion with Zane Lowe on Apple Music, Martin highlighted the importance of setting limits on the band's creative production. He explained that capping their discography at 12 albums ensures stronger quality control, making sure that every new song adheres to the highest standards.

Taylor Swift boosts Universal Music Group's third-quarter revenue
Taylor Swift's release of "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" has not only shattered chart records but also propelled Universal Music Group's third-quarter revenue to new heights. Taylor Swift's remarkable reimagining of her musical catalog is rewriting the record books while ushering in a new era of collaboration between artists, technology, and the music industry.

Spotify joins media firms to urge EU action against Apple's 'unfair' practices
The letter, addressed to the European Union antitrust regulator's Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, demanded the Commission to act fast for the welfare of European consumers.

Ultimate Ears Boom 3 review: Speakers that come with a 'magic' button, can float on water
The ‘magic' button lets users play/pause and switch between tracks.

Google I/O 2018: Here's what you should be most excited about
There are several big-ticket items that Google will address and that definitely includes Android P.
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