CNN sues Perplexity over ‘verbatim’ copycat articles
The Verge AI5d agoRegulationCNN has filed a lawsuit in New York against Perplexity, alleging the startup’s AI tools produce “verbatim” copies of its journalism. The complaint also claims Perplexity gives users access to information locked behind CNN’s subscription. The case highlights growing legal tension between publishers and AI answer engines over copyright, paywalled content, and how generated responses use news sources.
Universal Music Group and TikTok renew agreement to combat unauthorized AI music
TechCrunch AI7d agoBusinessUniversal 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.
Spotify says its AI remix tool is for superfans, but I’m not convinced
The Verge AI11d agoCommentarySpotify 與環球音樂（UMG）合作推出全新 AI 混音工具，聲稱能讓「超級粉絲」自由創作喜愛歌手的翻唱與混音版本。然而，網路上早已充斥著大量低質量的 AI 翻唱歌曲（如雷鬼版《Smells Like Teen Spirit》）。評論指出，這項工具非但無法提升粉絲體驗，反而可能讓串流平台充斥更多單調、廉價的 AI 生成音樂，其商業與藝術價值令人質疑。
Spotify and Universal Music strike deal allowing fan-made AI covers and remixes★ 80
TechCrunch AI12d agoBusinessSpotify 與環球音樂集團（UMG）達成一項里程碑式的合作協議。 該協議將允許 Spotify Premium 付費用戶使用 AI 技術，針對旗下歌手的歌曲進行翻唱與混音創作。 此舉不僅開闢了粉絲互動的新模式，參與此計畫的藝術家與創作者也將能從中獲得相應的收入分成。