Spotify bars songs generated with the help of artificial intelligence

• The action was taken in response to user concerns about the use of AI software in creating music. Spotify was being asked by record companies to take some action.
• The platform also temporarily disabled the upload of new songs generated by the startup Boomy, an AI music company.
• Boomy was banned by Spotify due to suspected bot activity in track automation.
• Overall, Spotify removed about 7% of Boomy tracks. The official complaint was made by Universal Music Group.
• The music streaming company is still working to combat AI-generated music.
• Channels that publish music in this format have royalties retained.
• We already reported here on Newsverse that the music industry is facing problems with artificial intelligence creating music.

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