An AI-generated band got 1m plays on Spotify. Now music insiders say listeners should be warned
by Lanre Bakare Arts and culture correspondent from Technology | The Guardian on (#6YMHW)
The Velvet Sundown released two albums before admitting their music, images and backstory were created by AI
They went viral, amassing more than 1m streams on Spotify in a matter of weeks, but it later emerged that hot new band the Velvet Sundown were AI-generated - right down to their music, promotional images and backstory.
The episode has triggered a debate about authenticity, with music industry insiders saying streaming sites should be legally obliged to tag music created by AI-generated acts so consumers can make informed decisions about what they are listening to.
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