AI music impersonates real artists on streaming platforms
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5 questionsHow many artists have been affected by AI-generated music impersonating them on streaming platforms?
What specific measures are streaming platforms taking to prevent AI impersonation beyond those already mentioned?
Who is the CEO of the unnamed AI music company that partnered with Michael Smith?
How widespread is the use of AI-generated music for streaming fraud beyond the known cases?
What legal recourse do artists like Jason Moran and Greta Morgan have against the impersonators?
Amount of royalties claimed by Michael Smithreported_dispute
Prosecutors allege Smith extracted more than US$10 million in royalty payments.
According to www.wipo.int, www.bbc.comSmith himself claimed in an email that his music generated $12 million in royalties since 2019.
According to www.bbc.comContext: The discrepancy between the official charge and Smith's own claim may indicate either exaggeration by Smith or that the total fraud amount is higher than initially charged.
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