Overview
- Spotify announced a collaboration with Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Merlin and Believe to co‑develop responsible AI music tools.
- The effort is guided by four principles: upfront licensing with partners, opt‑in participation for artists and rights holders, transparent credit and compensation, and stronger artist‑fan connections.
- Spotify is standing up a generative AI research lab and dedicated product team, though it has not detailed specific tools, mechanics or rollout timelines.
- The move follows tighter safeguards, including policies against vocal impersonation and the removal of more than 75 million spam or fraudulent tracks over the past year.
- Label chiefs publicly endorsed the approach as lawsuits against AI startups like Udio and Suno continue, and some reports say Spotify is adopting DDEX standards to disclose AI’s role on tracks.