The article discusses the emergence of AI-generated music, focusing on the band The Velvet Sundown, recently flagged for being potentially artificial. With over 372,931 monthly Spotify listeners, concerns grow about competition between human musicians and AI tracks. Reddit users have pointed out discrepancies, such as a nonexistent Billboard quote and lack of member presence online. The case highlights worry over bots possibly inflating the band's profile, intersecting with broader industry challenges noted by music critic Liz Pelly regarding the authenticity in music consumption.
"The Velvet Sundown, with 372,931 listeners on Spotify, raises alarms about AI-generated music and the manipulation of streaming platforms by bots, highlighting industry issues."
"The concern lies not just with the existence of an AI band, but how bots might be used to artificially inflate their presence on streaming platforms."
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