Spotify launches AI-generated remixes with UMG licensing for Premium users
TL;DR
Spotify and Universal Music Group have licensed an AI remix tool that Premium subscribers can pay to use to generate AI-made remixes and covers; artists can opt out and receive royalties, and royalties go back to the original artist. The program is part of Spotify’s responsible AI initiative and emphasizes consent, credit, and compensation, but launch timing and pricing beyond Premium are not yet disclosed.
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