Spotify expands AI remix and covers project with Merlin partnership
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Spotify has partnered with Merlin to expand its upcoming AI-powered remix and cover tool, ensuring artist consent and compensation.Summary
During its second-quarter earnings call, Spotify announced a new partnership with Merlin for its upcoming AI-driven remix and covers project. The deal adds over 30,000 independent labels to the initiative, joining Universal Music Group. Designed to focus on real artists rather than fully artificial songs, the paid add-on tool will require artist consent, provide proper credit, and ensure financial compensation, marking a legal approach to interactive AI music.
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