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Universal Music Group Makes Waves: Demands Streaming Services Remove AI-Generated Music, Citing ‘Moral and Commercial Responsibility to Our Artists,’ as Reported by Mashene Music

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1. The Big Three label, Universal Music Group (UMG), is reportedly cracking down on the use of AI-generated music with a flurry of takedown requests, as revealed by an anonymous source. UMG's efforts to combat unauthorized use of copyrighted content in AI-generated tracks have been swift and decisive. In a letter to streaming services, UMG emphasized the importance of obtaining proper consents and compensating rightsholders, signaling a moral and commercial responsibility towards their artists, rather than solely focusing on the market impact of mass-produced music via AI.
The Big Three label, Universal Music Group (UMG), is reportedly cracking down on the use of AI-generated music with a flurry of takedown requests, as revealed by an anonymous source. UMG's efforts to combat unauthorized use of copyrighted content in AI-generated tracks have been swift and decisive. In a letter to streaming services, UMG emphasized the importance of obtaining proper consents and compensating rightsholders, signaling a moral and commercial responsibility towards their artists, rather than solely focusing on the market impact of mass-produced music via AI.
Written by Tommy Mac

Universal Music Group (UMG), the powerhouse music label, is reportedly taking action to curb the proliferation of AI-generated tracks on popular streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music, as revealed in a recent report by The Financial Times. The music industry has witnessed a surge in the use of artificial intelligence, with major players like Hybe, Spotify, Apple, and UMG itself investing in cutting-edge AI technologies throughout 2022.

Ironically, UMG had previously backed Soundful, an AI-powered startup that claimed to enable anyone to create music quickly. However, now UMG is reportedly targeting AI-derivative works with takedown requests and asking streaming services to cut off access to its catalog for developers using it to train AI technology.

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Tommy Mac: Founder, Producer Mashene Music Group, Las Vegas
Tommy Mac: Founder, Producer Mashene Music Group, Las Vegas

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