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Sony Music Fights AI Fraud: 135,000 Songs Targeted

3/18/2026

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Sony Music has requested removal of more than 135,000 songs created by fraudsters using generative AI to impersonate its artists, including Beyoncé and Harry Styles.
The practice, known as streaming manipulation, has surged with AI accessibility and could harm artists' reputations and revenue.
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) estimates up to 10% of streaming content may be fraudulent, and industry leaders urge tools to identify AI-generated music.

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Sony Music has requested removal of more than 135,000 songs created by fraudsters using generative AI to impersonate its artists, including Beyoncé and Harry Styles.
The practice, known as streaming manipulation, has surged with AI accessibility and could harm artists' reputations and revenue.
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) estimates up to 10% of streaming content may be fraudulent, and industry leaders urge tools to identify AI-generated music.