SPOTIFY TOOL RISKS FLOODING PLATFORM WITH AI SONG REMIXES
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Spotify is partnering with Universal Music Group to release a tool that makes it easier for users to generate AI-powered remixes and covers of songs. Critics worry this will exacerbate an already-growing problem of low-quality AI music cluttering streaming platforms.
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