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AI band The Velvet Sundown Exposes Spotify‘s Lack of Protections for AI Music
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An AI band named The Velvet Sundown has achieved viral status on Spotify, amassing 500,000 monthly listeners and sparking debate about the streaming service’s policies regarding AI-generated content.This incident highlights the growing presence of artificial intelligence in music and the challenges platforms face in addressing its implications.
The Rise of The Velvet Sundown: An “Art Hoax”
Created using the generative AI platform Suno, The Velvet Sundown initially denied using AI, but later admitted to its involvement in the project. A spokesperson described the band as an “art hoax,” designed to provoke discussion about AI’s role in music. Despite the controversy, Spotify’s algorithms made no distinction, recommending the AI music to listeners.
Did You Know? Suno AI allows users to create original songs from text prompts, democratizing music creation and enabling anyone to produce music irrespective of their musical skills.
Spotify’s stance on AI Music
Unlike some competitors, Spotify currently has no specific rules against AI music. Glenn mcdonald, a former Spotify data analyst, suggested that the platform previously prioritized combating fake listeners over fake music. He noted that Spotify’s recommendation systems have shifted towards AI-powered systems that select songs based on audio characteristics, potentially contributing to the success of AI bands like The Velvet Sundown.
Other streaming services are taking a different approach. Deezer, for example, identifies and tags tracks that “may have been created using artificial intelligence
