music industry
Coverage of music industry in the Nexus archive.
- US students on why they booed their pro-AI graduation speakers: ‘They’re not reading the room’
Recent US college graduates booed commencement speakers advocating for AI, fearing it threatens their career prospects. During a speech at Middle Tennessee State University, music executive Scott Borchetta emphasized AI's transformative role in the industry, prompting negative reactions from graduates.
- BMG to Buy Concord in Deal That Creates a New Major Music Giant
BMG is set to acquire Concord in a merger that will form a new major music industry powerhouse. The deal combines BMG's music publishing and distribution expertise with Concord's catalog and creative resources.
- Deezer says 44% of songs uploaded to its platform daily are AI-generated
Deezer reports that 44% of songs uploaded to its platform daily are AI-generated, highlighting the growing influence of AI in music creation. The article, published on TechCrunch, discusses the implications for the music industry and copyright challenges.
- Jury finds Ticketmaster and Live Nation operated illegal monopoly
A Manhattan jury ruled that Ticketmaster and Live Nation operated an illegal monopoly, concluding a five-week trial in a case with potential widespread implications for the music industry.
- ‘It has your name on it, but I don’t think it’s you’: how AI is impersonating musicians on Spotify
AI-generated music streams are impersonating real musicians on Spotify, causing fraud issues. Jason Moran, a jazz composer, faced a situation where his name was falsely used on a fraudulent track, highlighting the problem exacerbated by generative AI technology.