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Apple Music, Spotify to label AI-generated music amid low consumer interest

Major music streaming platforms Apple Music and Spotify are implementing policies to label songs that significantly incorporate generative artificial intelligence. Despite a surge in AI-generated music, consumer reception has been lukewarm, with these tracks constituting a small fraction of listening time on platforms like Apple Music. AI

IMPACT This move by major music platforms could influence how AI-generated content is perceived and consumed, potentially impacting artists and creators.

RANK_REASON Policy change by major platforms regarding AI-generated content.

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Apple Music, Spotify to label AI-generated music amid low consumer interest

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

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