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industry update 2026-10-07
Sony Music has now filed 260k takedowns of AI-deepfake tracks
Sony Music has intensified its efforts to combat unauthorized AI-generated content by issuing 260,000 takedown requests for deepfake tracks.
The major label is aggressively targeting AI-generated music that mimics its artists' voices and likenesses. This move highlights the ongoing tension between the music industry and generative AI developers regarding copyright and intellectual property. The company continues to monitor platforms to protect its catalog from unauthorized AI-driven imitations.
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