LA Times: ‘We were just being ripped off’: Musicians lost thousands after AI bootleggers stole their song "...A viral hit called “Run Run River” turned out to b
Musicians are losing thousands of dollars due to AI bootleggers who are creating and profiting from unauthorized AI-generated songs that mimic popular artists. A viral hit song was discovered to be an AI-altered clone of a reggae band's track, with the bootleggers earning significant income. This practice highlights a growing issue of fraudulent AI music on streaming platforms, which diverts royalties and blurs the lines between legitimate remixes and scams. AI
IMPACT AI-generated music infringes on copyright, siphoning royalties and impacting artists' livelihoods.