YouTube Music
Coverage of YouTube Music in the Nexus archive.
- Toy Story has the right take on tech
The article discusses the author's recent activities and interests, including reflections on 'Toy Story's' perspective on technology, updates on iOS 27 beta and Siri, struggles with switching to YouTube Music, and mentions of Sam Bankman-Fried and PE Guy. It also references cultural and tech-related topics like the World Cup and camera upgrades.
- Deezer built a tool to call out AI music — even on rival streaming platforms
Deezer launched a free AI music detection tool that scans playlists on its platform and competitors like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and SoundCloud to identify AI-generated tracks. The tool detects unique audio signals in AI music, with Deezer reporting 44% of new tracks uploaded to its platform are AI-generated but receive minimal streams. The company aims to promote transparency in the music industry as AI-generated content faces declining consumer interest and suspected fraudulent activity.
- Deezer says 44% of new music uploads are AI-generated, most streams are fraudulent
Deezer reports 44% of new music uploads are AI-generated, with most streams being fraudulent. The company has developed detection technology to identify AI tracks, which it licenses to third-parties with a low false positive rate. A survey found 97% of users couldn't distinguish AI-generated songs from human-made ones.
- YouTube Premium and YouTube Music are getting more expensive
YouTube Premium individual plans are increasing from $13.99 to $15.99 monthly, while family plans rise from $22.99 to $26.99. The price changes affect subscribers seeking uninterrupted access to YouTube content and music streaming.