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Spotify and Universal Music strike deal allowing fan-made AI covers and remixes
Spotify is partnering with Universal Music Group to let Premium subscribers create AI-generated song covers and remixes, with participating artists receiving a share of the revenue.
TL;DR
- Spotify is launching a new AI tool for generating song covers and remixes.
- The tool will be a paid add-on for Spotify Premium subscribers.
- A revenue share model will be implemented for participating artists.
- Spotify has partnered with Universal Music Group (UMG) for this initiative.
- The company aims for artist consent, credit, and compensation in AI music creation.
- This partnership contrasts with other AI music platforms like Suno and Udio, which have faced copyright lawsuits from major labels.
- Spotify previously teased artist-first AI products with multiple music groups.
- The announcement was part of Spotify's Investor Day, which also revealed other AI features for audiobooks and podcasts.