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Musicians decry AI music's exploitation of artists, targeting streaming platforms

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Musicians are expressing frustration over AI-generated music, citing instances where real artists are allegedly being "ripped off." The sentiment is that while opposition to AI music is understandable, the focus should shift from general disapproval to addressing the platforms that facilitate such practices. Specifically, Spotify and Bandcamp are identified as primary culprits enabling the exploitation of musicians. AI

IMPACT Highlights concerns about AI's impact on creative industries and the role of platforms in artist compensation.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece expressing a viewpoint on AI music and its impact on musicians, rather than reporting on a specific event or release.

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Musicians decry AI music's exploitation of artists, targeting streaming platforms

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Of course, you can be against AI music. It’s just that it’s hardly news that real musicians are being brazenly ripped off. What would help more than hating AI w

    Of course, you can be against AI music. It’s just that it’s hardly news that real musicians are being brazenly ripped off. What would help more than hating AI would be to delete Spotify and Bandcamp. They’re the real villains. And Patsy Decilne’s actually quite good now… isn’t sh…

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