A new band, Velvet Sundown, went viral with over a million Spotify streams before it emerged they were entirely AI-generated, including their music, images and backstory, according to the Guardian.
This revelation has sparked calls for streaming services to clearly label AI-created music, so listeners know what they’re hearing.
Initially, the band denied being AI-made, but later confirmed their synthetic origins, describing themselves as “not quite human, not quite machine.”
Industry figures warn that the rise of AI-generated acts raises concerns about transparency, copyright, and fair pay for real artists whose work may be used without consent.
Groups like the British Phonographic Industry are urging governments to introduce rules ensuring AI-generated content is licensed, labelled, and used ethically, according to the Guardian report.
Streaming platforms remain divided, with some like Deezer tagging AI tracks, while Spotify has no clear policy. As AI music becomes more common, experts call for legal frameworks to protect creators and maintain trust with listeners.