Overview

• Spotify removed multiple AI-generated songs impersonating deceased artists and opened an investigation into the distributor Syntax Error.
• Tracks such as the song “Together” appeared on Blaze Foley’s official page despite lacking consent from his estate and label.
• Each synthetic release featured AI-generated artwork and a Syntax Error copyright mark unlinked to any known distributor.
• Reality Defender flagged the songs for exhibiting characteristics of AI-generated audio.
• Music industry groups including the BPI and platforms like Deezer are calling for transparent AI labeling and stronger content verification measures.