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🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Music and Artificial Intelligence

Google has entered the music creation space through AI by acquiring ProducerAI, signaling a shift in the music industry's future.

Mar 22 • 17:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Echoes, by Soda Stereo: why it is a great show and what it lacks to be an emotional concert

The article discusses the new show 'Echoes' by Soda Stereo, which integrates AI to bring a virtual presence of the late Gustavo Cerati.

Mar 22 • 06:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US man pleads guilty to defrauding music streamers out of millions using AI

A North Carolina man has admitted to defrauding music streaming services by using AI-generated songs and bots to artificially inflate listen counts and royal revenues.

Mar 21 • 15:14 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

He created music with AI, used bots, and scammed Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and Amazon for 8 million dollars

A North Carolina musician, Michael Smith, pled guilty to a massive digital fraud scheme involving AI-generated music and bots that generated millions in royalties from major streaming platforms.

Mar 21 • 14:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian phonographic market grows 14.1% in 2025 amidst the fight against abuses, fraud, and AI manipulations

The Brazilian phonographic market is projected to grow by 14.1% in 2025, with streaming accounting for 87% of revenue amid challenges like fraud and AI manipulations.

Mar 19 • 19:18 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

You haven't heard such a rendition of "Bojna Čavoglave" yet

Dorian Marko, a pianist and AI music promoter from Croatia, has created a unique piano cover of Marko Perković Thompson's hit "Bojna Čavoglave" that is gaining popularity on platforms like TikTok.

Mar 19 • 16:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Music Company Sues Tech Giant for Using Celebrities for AI Training

The German-owned music company BMG is suing the American tech firm Anthropic for allegedly using music from famous artists to train its AI chatbot, Claude.

Mar 18 • 18:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Plans to let AI firms use music without permission abandoned by government

The UK government has abandoned plans to allow AI firms to use copyrighted music without permission, following significant opposition from the creative community.

Mar 18 • 17:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Elis Regina's son uses AI to restore recordings from 1976 and prepares an album

João Marcello Bôscoli, son of famed Brazilian singer Elis Regina, has utilized artificial intelligence to restore old recordings from 1976, with plans to release an album featuring ten of her songs.

Mar 17 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Geoffrey Hinton, the Nobel Prize winner who laid the foundations of AI, heads the lineup of the upcoming Starmus festival

Geoffrey Hinton, a Nobel Prize-winning pioneer in artificial intelligence, will lead the program at the eighth edition of the Starmus festival, celebrating science and music in the Canary Islands.

Mar 17 • 11:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Iranians embrace anthem by AI singer created by UK-based, Iran-born artist

A song performed by an AI singer, created by an Iranian artist in the UK, has resonated deeply with Iranians amid ongoing protests and government crackdowns in 2026.

Mar 15 • 18:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tinder announces 'astro map' mode and matching by music taste

Tinder has announced a series of updates to its app, including AI features, aimed at appealing to Gen Z users, during an event held in Los Angeles.

Mar 13 • 18:34 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Donny Osmond uses AI to sing with his 14-year-old self

Donny Osmond embraces advanced technology by performing duets with a digital version of his 14-year-old self during his Las Vegas residency.

Mar 12 • 17:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

AI Selected the Best Singer in History and the Answer Is Not What Many Imagine

Artificial intelligence identified opera singer Maria Callas as the best singer in history due to her vocal ability, interpretation, and influence.

Mar 11 • 17:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Extreme Metal Fans Say a Resounding No to the Use of AI: 'If I See an Album Cover Made by AI, I Will Stop Listening'

Extreme metal fans are rejecting the use of artificial intelligence in music and album artwork, expressing their strong discontent following AI-generated cover art for popular band Deicide's new album.

Mar 10 • 18:12 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Artificial Intelligence: Breathless Through the Data Soup

A court case in Munich explores whether AI-generated music can still be protected under copyright laws and the implications for human musicians.

Mar 9 • 15:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Company offers website to compose music with the help of AI for distribution on streaming services

MuvFlow, launched by Hurst Capital, allows amateur and professional composers to create music using artificial intelligence, raising concerns about copyright issues.

Mar 8 • 23:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

GEMA is suing: AI music in court

GEMA is taking legal action against AI startup Suno to address copyright issues related to music generated by artificial intelligence.

Mar 7 • 11:57 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Life & Tech

Oil Chief Tangen's Indifference is ... eh ... Unmusical

Nikolai Tangen, head of the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global, emphasizes valuing good music over the identity of its creators, sparking discussions about the role of AI in music.

Mar 6 • 17:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Steve Aoki, DJ: "Artists must be at the table where AI rules are decided"

Steve Aoki emphasizes the importance of involving artists in discussions about AI regulations at the Mobile World Congress.

Mar 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Artists Facing New Paths in Creative Process

The article discusses the historical intertwining of art and technology and how new advancements, especially artificial intelligence, create novel opportunities for artistic expression and collaboration.

Mar 5 • 15:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

This new robot smartphone dances to music and talks to you

A new smartphone by Honor incorporates robotic features, utilizing AI for personalized interaction and physical movement, revolutionizing user experience.

Mar 4 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Xania Monet sings, but she doesn't exist: why more than a million listeners don't care

The rise of AI-generated artist Xania Monet, who has topped charts and gained millions of streams, raises questions about the acceptance of artificial musicians in the music industry.

Mar 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Mind Ai, Are You Raising Them Casually?

The article discusses the importance of attachment in childhood development and reflects on personal experiences of growing up without strong parental bonds.

Feb 27 • 21:32 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The traps of AI for Beatles fans: levitating photographers and old signs

The article discusses the lasting impact of The Beatles' legacy and the hope among fans for a new collective to emerge from the sons of the original band members.

Feb 26 • 19:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A stir arose from the songs of the Kaija Koo movie – now a backstage revelation has come

The film about singer Kaija Koo has sparked controversy over the use of her music and AI in the production.

Feb 26 • 15:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

IApalooza: AI-generated music proliferates and facilitates fraud affecting payments to real artists

AI-generated music is now a significant portion of streaming content, raising concerns about fraudulent streams and the impact on real artists' earnings.

Feb 25 • 07:02 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Off-the-record. With Dargen D’Amico, AI Takes Sanremo

The influence of AI has made its way into the Sanremo festival, raising questions about its role in the music industry.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

AI has chosen the best musician in history and the answer is not what many imagine

The article discusses how artificial intelligence has determined the best musician in history, challenging common perceptions of musical greatness.

Feb 24 • 22:17 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

AI and Music: 'It Must Be Clear When Music Is Created at the Push of a Button'

The article discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on the music industry, highlighting the challenges of copyright violations and the perspectives of musicians on the emergence of AI-generated music.

Feb 24 • 14:41 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

A mathematical study explains why melodies are catchy. And it confirms the limit of creative AI

A recent study highlights how mathematical principles can clarify the catchiness of melodies and underscores the limitations of creative AI in music composition.

Feb 24 • 10:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Donald S. Passman, the Lawyer of Music Superstars: "The Technology Industry is All-Powerful, I Fear its Influence on AI Regulation"

Donald S. Passman, a prominent music lawyer, expresses concerns about the overwhelming influence of the technology industry on artificial intelligence regulation.

Feb 23 • 23:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Suno and Lyria 3 Compete to Sing Your Words in Arabic.. Which is Better?

Suno and Lyria 3, driven by generative audio AI, compete in producing Arabic songs, highlighting the differences in their underlying technologies.

Feb 23 • 08:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

AI chose the best singer in history and the answer is not what many imagine

AI identifies various notable singers, raising debates on the subjective nature of determining the best singer in history.

Feb 20 • 17:08 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

AI music fascinates – but is seen as a threat: 'No one will learn to play'

The rise of AI-generated music is becoming a controversial issue, as musicians express concern that it may deter future generations from learning traditional music skills.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

No Dad; It's Not King África

The article discusses the increasing prevalence of AI-generated music, using a personal anecdote where the author's father discovers that a blues singer he had been enjoying was actually a fake creation of artificial intelligence.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Town buzzing after AI campaign lures in Aussie pop star

The North Queensland town of Ingham won a social media challenge that brought Australian singer Tones And I to perform a concert, generating excitement in the community.

Feb 19 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Gemini, Google's AI, starts creating music via text or image commands

Google's Gemini AI can now generate music based on text or image prompts, using its new Lyria 3 model.

Feb 18 • 17:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

M.A.M.A. Nominee Music Authors – Openly Discussing the Creative Process, AI Challenges, and Eurovision

Music authors and producers P. Jasiūnas and F. Venckus, nominated for the M.A.M.A. awards, discuss the creative process and challenges in the music industry.

Feb 18 • 15:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Music Producer Explains How Actress Oona Airola Sounded Like Kaija Koo

In the film 'Kaunis rietas onnellinen', actress Oona Airola's singing closely resembles that of Kaija Koo, achieved with the help of AI technology.

Feb 18 • 12:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Argentine engineer (and musician) who was a pioneer in AI in the country

Carlos Arana is an Argentine engineer and musician who is pioneering artificial intelligence research in Argentina.

Feb 17 • 19:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Experts on Eesti Laul: AI scent is felt in two songs

Experts have analyzed entries for the Eesti Laul 2026 final, noting influences of artificial intelligence in two of the songs.

Feb 14 • 09:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

With Z, but through AI

The article celebrates Liza Minnelli as she approaches her 80th birthday, reflecting on her storied career and complex personal life.

Feb 12 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

WATCH VIDEO ⟩ Can this AI piano teacher really clarify things?

An AI-based piano teacher from ROLI analyzes a player's technique and posture in real-time, offering personalized feedback that aims to replicate the experience of learning from a human teacher.

Feb 8 • 19:54 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

AI Music on Streaming Platforms: From Spotify to Slopify

The article discusses the growing popularity of AI-generated music on streaming platforms and raises questions about listeners' awareness and enjoyment of the genre.

Feb 6 • 18:52 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Saaremets: In the Age of AI, Creating Real Things Seems to Hold Unique Value

Mart Avi and Raul Saaremets release the album 'Death of Music' on vinyl, emphasizing the unique value of creating tangible products in the era of artificial intelligence.

Feb 6 • 16:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Life & Tech

AI is making hit music that is already playing on the radio – channels cannot know if it violates copyright

Finnish radio channels face a dilemma as AI-generated music becomes a major hit, raising questions about copyright compliance.

Feb 6 • 12:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

Motorist voters say my songs are funny, says the author of the hit I Love and I Salute

In an interview, Tomáš Hron discusses his political songs, the influence of AI in his work, and the misinterpretations of his lyrics.

Feb 4 • 08:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Ofelia's Fate: Understand the Twist of AI Music That Is Now Being Copied by Humans

The song 'Sina de Ofélia,' derived from Taylor Swift's 'The Fate of Ophelia,' has seen a rapid proliferation of Brazilian versions since December 2025, with at least 40 tracks on Spotify and three featuring on the Viral 50 chart.

Feb 4 • 07:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Who is Sienna Rose, the viral singer accused of being an Artificial Intelligence?

Sienna Rose, a rapidly rising artist in the music industry, faces scrutiny and ethical questions after rumors suggest she may be an AI creation rather than a real person.

Feb 3 • 21:06 UTC

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