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Sony Music Targets 135,000 Deepfake Songs Threatening Artists

3/19/2026

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Sony Music Entertainment has requested removal of over 135,000 deepfake songs impersonating its artists, including Beyoncé, the band Queen, and Harry Styles.
Sixty thousand tracks have been identified since March 2025.
Dennis Kooker, president of Sony's global digital business, said the fakes could damage reputations and release campaigns.
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) reported a 6.4% growth in recorded music revenues, underscoring safeguards against streaming fraud.

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Sony Music Entertainment has requested removal of over 135,000 deepfake songs impersonating its artists, including Beyoncé, the band Queen, and Harry Styles.
Sixty thousand tracks have been identified since March 2025.
Dennis Kooker, president of Sony's global digital business, said the fakes could damage reputations and release campaigns.
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) reported a 6.4% growth in recorded music revenues, underscoring safeguards against streaming fraud.