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.
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.
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.
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.
Fraud of 1.4 million in the name of Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh, case registered against 4 accused
A fraud case involving 1.4 million rupees has emerged in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, leveraging the celebrity status of Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh.
Singer Angèle denies committing tax fraud in France
Singer Angèle has denied allegations of tax fraud, stating that she pays her taxes in Belgium, her home country, amid a French tax authorities' investigation.
VIDEOS: NE2 of Friday, February 6, 2026
The article reports on various significant events and developments, including a capital plan delivered to the Central Bank, a technical report from the TCU, a pension fraud investigation, real estate sales by Correios, the tragic death of a girl due to cancer and financial fraud, and the deaths of influencer Henrique Maderite and DJ Young Slade.
Edo Maajka Targeted by Fraudsters: They Ask for Money in My Name, Don't Fall for It Unless I Come to Your Door
Popular rapper Edo Maajka has encountered the issue of fake social media profiles asking for money in his name, prompting him to alert his followers about the scam.