"It's a harsh reality check, showing the wide proliferation of AI slop in the music industry - and a growing appetite among labels to sign "artists" that don't exist. Case in point, Xania Monet triggered a bidding war earlier this month, with some labels offering up to $3 million. The artist debuted on a Billboard radio chart this week after earning sufficient radio airplay."
"The subject of the use of AI in the music industry has been extremely controversial, especially considering that apps like Suno and Udio rely on AI models that have been accused of training on the copyrighted work of real artists. Just this week, major music label Universal Music Group announced that it had struck a licensing deal with AI music generation app Udio to launch an upcoming AI creation platform, following the settlement of a copyright lawsuit between them."
AI-generated and AI-assisted artists are appearing regularly on major music charts, with at least one such act charting each of the past four weeks. Examples include Xania Monet, an AI avatar created by songwriter Telisha "Nikki" Jones using the Suno app, and Juno Skye, produced by Nguyen Duc Nam. Labels are pursuing these acts, with Xania Monet prompting bids up to $3 million and achieving radio-chart airplay. Concerns persist about models trained on copyrighted work. Universal Music Group reached a licensing deal with Udio after litigation settlement. Artists and platforms have raised alarms and implemented protective policies.
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