AI-generated music is going viral. Should the music industry be worried?

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AI-generated music is rapidly entering mainstream streaming platforms and is forcing the music industry to confront new questions about authorship, copyright, and revenue. The Velvet Sundown has become a viral example of a synthetic act that earns real streaming income while raising suspicion about how AI-created content spreads. Music platforms and labels are responding with detection tools, lawsuits, and calls for labeling and consent requirements. The article also shows that AI music tools are getting easier to use and that creators and educators are adapting to a future where AI-generated content will be common.

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