The Verge speaks with Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. about generative AI's impact on music and how the Grammys should respond. The host previously interviewed Mason in 2024, when disruption seemed likely but its form remained unclear. The provided excerpt does not reveal specific policy changes, eligibility rules, or Mason's full position.
Universal Music Group and TikTok have renewed their agreement, with a focus on combating unauthorized AI music. The article notes that UMG has spent years pushing platforms, streaming services, and AI companies to adopt stricter content moderation policies. The move reflects growing pressure on major platforms to address AI-generated music, rights protection, and unauthorized use of music-related content.