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Music Industry Battles AI: Sony Targets 75,000 Deepfakes

4/7/2025

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The music industry is grappling with the rise of generative AI, as Sony Music pushes to eliminate 75,000 deepfake videos. In response, platforms like YouTube and Spotify are ramping up their detection capabilities. Amid ongoing legal disputes over AI's use of copyrighted content, stalled legislation leaves artists exposed in this fragmented landscape.

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Story summary

The music industry is grappling with the rise of generative AI, as Sony Music pushes to eliminate 75,000 deepfake videos. In response, platforms like YouTube and Spotify are ramping up their detection capabilities. Amid ongoing legal disputes over AI's use of copyrighted content, stalled legislation leaves artists exposed in this fragmented landscape.