‘It has your name on it, but I don’t think it’s you’: how AI is impersonating musicians on Spotify
April 12, 2026
•TheGuardian_Technology•Moderate impact[key points]
Key points
- •Musicians are being impersonated by AI on music streaming platforms.
- •AI-generated albums are being released under the names of real artists, with different musical styles.
- •Musicians must take action to remove these fake albums from platforms.
Impacted Jobs
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