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SoundCloud's New Terms Spark Artist Anxiety Over AI Use

5/10/2025

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In February 2024, SoundCloud quietly revised its terms of service, granting the platform permission to utilize artists' music for AI training. This shift, unnoticed by many, aligns with the launch of new generative AI tools for music creation, sparking anxiety among artists about the potential impact on their rights and creative ownership.

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In February 2024, SoundCloud quietly revised its terms of service, granting the platform permission to utilize artists' music for AI training. This shift, unnoticed by many, aligns with the launch of new generative AI tools for music creation, sparking anxiety among artists about the potential impact on their rights and creative ownership.