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Spotify says its AI remix tool protects artists from unregulated ‘slop’

The Guardian UK Tuesday 26 May 2026, 12:00 UTC By Aisha Down 1 min read
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Spotify has introduced a new feature allowing premium users to create AI-generated remixes and song covers using music from participating artists. The company's CEO stated that this tool aims to provide a superior alternative to unregulated, low-quality AI-generated music. However, critics have warned that this development could potentially speed up the proliferation of machine-generated music.

Critics of platform’s proposed new feature say it could accelerate the spread of machine-generated music

Spotify’s chief executive has said the company’s move into AI-generated music offers users and creators a better alternative to unregulated AI slop.

Last week, the platform announced a new feature in which premium users will be allowed to create their own, AI-generated remixes and song covers using music from participating artists.

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