Music producer working with AI remix technology in a modern studio
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Spotify partners with Universal Music Group to launch fan-made AI covers and remixes with artist consent

Spotify has announced a licensing partnership with Universal Music Group (UMG) that will allow Premium subscribers to create AI-generated covers and remixes of songs from participating artists. The move marks a significant step in the music industry’s approach to generative AI, prioritizing upfront agreements and artist compensation over the legal battles that have defined competitors […]

Spotify for Artists dashboard showing new release review feature for controlling AI music attribution.
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Spotify’s Crucial New Tool Empowers Artists to Block AI-Generated Music Misattribution

In a significant move to address a growing industry crisis, Spotify has begun beta testing a new ‘Artist Profile Protection’ feature designed to prevent AI-generated music from being incorrectly attributed to legitimate artists on its platform. This initiative, announced on June 9, 2025, responds directly to the escalating problem of ‘AI slop’—low-quality, algorithmically produced tracks—flooding […]