Bandcamp announced a policy that bans any music or audio that is "wholly or in substantial part" created by generative AI. The platform also prohibits the use of AI tools to impersonate other artists or styles. Content suspected of being AI‑generated may be removed, and users are given tools to flag such material. The move positions Bandcamp as one of the first streaming services with a clear AI policy, addressing concerns about AI‑generated “slop” that has been flooding other platforms. Bandcamp continues its artist‑first approach, highlighted by its Bandcamp Fridays program that directs 100 percent of streaming revenue to musicians. Leia mais →

Deezer’s recent experiment, conducted with research firm Ipsos, revealed that the vast majority of listeners struggle to tell AI‑generated tracks from human‑made songs. In a survey of thousands of participants, only a tiny fraction correctly identified all AI songs, while many expressed surprise and discomfort at the results. The findings have sparked debate over transparency, labeling, and the potential impact of AI on the music industry, prompting Deezer and other platforms to consider new policies for AI‑generated content. Leia mais →

Suno, an AI music startup founded by Mikey Shulman, recently secured a $250 million financing round that values the company at $2.45 billion. The funding comes as the firm faces lawsuits from the three major record labels, the RIAA and several independent artists over alleged unauthorized training of its model on copyrighted material. Suno’s flagship product, the Create feature, generates full tracks from text prompts, while its newer Studio offering mimics a digital audio workstation. Critics argue the technology bypasses artistic skill and could devalue recorded music, and they note the premium pricing of Suno’s Premier plan compared with established DAWs. Leia mais →

OpenAI is reportedly developing a tool that can generate music from text and audio prompts. The company has partnered with students from The Juilliard School to annotate music scores, creating training data for the AI system. Potential uses include generating guitar accompaniment for vocal tracks or adding background music to videos. The effort reflects a broader surge in AI‑generated music, with startups like Suno and ElevenLabs launching similar products and AI‑created tracks already appearing on streaming platforms. Industry observers note the rise of AI music spam and reference past controversies such as the Velvet Sundown incident. Leia mais →