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SoundCloud's New Terms: AI Training Sparks Artist Outcry

6/3/2025

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SoundCloud ignited controversy with its February 2024 Terms of Use update, permitting user-uploaded content for AI training. In response, CEO Eliah Seton reassured artists that their work won’t be used without permission. The new policy mandates explicit consent for AI training, addressing growing worries about protecting artists' rights in the digital age.

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SoundCloud ignited controversy with its February 2024 Terms of Use update, permitting user-uploaded content for AI training. In response, CEO Eliah Seton reassured artists that their work won’t be used without permission. The new policy mandates explicit consent for AI training, addressing growing worries about protecting artists' rights in the digital age.