News Summary

• Spotify announced a series of deals with major record labels to develop new AI products.
• The streamer said it would develop “responsible AI’ products that not only respect copyright, but also allow the artists to choose whether they want to allow the use of AI tools.
• Spotify was recently criticized for allowing an AI-generated band’s music to go viral on its service, raising questions about whether the future of music would push human artistry to the side.
• Last month, the company revamped its AI policy to cut down on spam, particularly users who upload AI content at mass scale.