Spotify and Universal Music Forge AI-Generated Covers Licensing for Fans

TL;DR
Spotify and Universal Music Group announced licensing deals to let fans create AI-generated covers and remixes of participating songs via a new Premium add-on, with artists/songwriters earning revenue and a framework focused on consent, credit, and compensation; the move accompanies a Live Nation-backed ‘Spotify Reserved’ ticketing pilot for dedicated fans.
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