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One Tech Tip: Is that song by AI or a human? Here are some things to check

A fictitious rock group with AI-generated music, lyrics, and album art sparked debate about how the new technology is ...

Spotify Panama Playlists expose the soundtrack of the elite (and the death of their privacy)

From JD Vance cooking to Bieber, to OpenAI's Sam Altman grooving to The Weekend, this playlist leak is fun yet troublesome.

Spotify boycott: Artists leave ‘garbage hole’ platform after CEO invests in AI weapons

Daniel Ek's investments in AI dronemaker Helsing have unnerved artists. One called Spotify a "violent armageddon portal." ...

What JD Vance, Pam Bondi, and Sam Altman Can’t Stop Listening to, According to the ‘Panama Playlists’

A new website claims to know the Spotify listening habits of Trump officials, tech leaders—even journalists. Attorney general ...

Spotify hints at a more chatty voice AI interface in the future

The voice data in question comes from Spotify’s AI DJ feature. In May 2025, Spotify introduced a way for Premium subscribers ...
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AI bands signal new era for music business

A rising tide of artificial intelligence (AI) bands is ushering in a new era where work will be scarcer for musicians.

Yes, AI is making music. And who can tell the difference?

The Velvet Sundown recently became wildly popular on Spotify. What does it sound like? Definitively generic. But try it for ...

Would you ever swap human artists for AI in your playlist

Artificial intelligence is transforming the music industry as AI-generated bands like The Velvet Sundown earn substantial streaming revenue, prompting lawsuits from major record labels.