Michael Smith allegedly defrauded music streaming services of $10 million over seven years using AI to create fake songs and bots to generate fake streams.
The scheme involved setting up thousands of fake streaming accounts and generating billions of streams, allowing Smith to collect royalties from platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
To avoid detection, Smith created unique names for both his artists and songs, blending in with legitimate acts while managing a massive fake catalog.
Prosecutors are charging Smith with wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy, with the potential for up to 20 years in prison for each charge if convicted.
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