All the latest in AI ‘music’

The music industry is experiencing a massive shift driven by AI, with platforms and artists adopting or reacting to the technology. Suno released v5.5, focusing on user control with new features like voice training, though some critics still find its output soulless. Meanwhile, the industry is embracing AI for experimentation and sampling, with some producers reportedly using AI for over half of their samples. Major platforms are implementing new policies: Apple Music introduced voluntary 'Transparency Tags' for AI-generated content, and Bandcamp became the first major platform to outright ban AI-generated music. Legally, Michael Smith pleaded guilty to an $8 million AI music streaming fraud scheme. Partnerships are also forming, such as Universal Music Group teaming up with Nvidia to leverage AI models on its catalog, and Warner Music Group licensing artist likenesses to Suno for opt-in creations. Deezer is offering its high-accuracy AI detection tool to other businesses, and Google is integrating its Lyria 3 model into the Gemini app. These developments occur amid ongoing lawsuits against AI companies like Suno for alleged copyright infringement during model training.

(Source：The Verge)