Investigation by The Atlantic reveals many millions of songs used for AI music training

Article excerpt

An investigation by The Atlantic found that millions of songs, including work by Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and countless other artists, have been fed into AI music models without permission or compensation. The discovery underscores a growing tension in the music industry: as AI companies race to build generative music systems, they're vacuuming up copyrighted material at scale, often sidestepping licensing agreements. The practice raises thorny questions about artist consent, copyright enforcement, and whether the current legal framework can keep pace with AI development.