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JBL BandBox practice amps use Stem AI to remove any instrument from songs in real-time

JBL launched the BandBox Solo and BandBox Trio, AI-powered practice amplifiers that use Stem AI technology to separate and isolate vocals and instruments from any song streamed over Bluetooth. The speakers work offline, letting musicians create custom backing tracks instantly. The $250 Solo targets individual players while the $600 Trio supports up to four instruments for bands.

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JBL BandBox practice amps use Stem AI to remove any instrument from songs in real-time

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Spotify launches AI-powered Prompted Playlists in U.S. and Canada for Premium subscribers

Spotify is expanding its AI playlist creation capabilities with Prompted Playlists, now available to Premium subscribers in the U.S. and Canada. The beta feature lets users create personalized music playlists using detailed, conversational prompts that draw from their entire listening history and real-time cultural music trends. Unlike earlier AI playlist tools, this version offers deeper control and auto-refresh options.

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Spotify launches AI-powered Prompted Playlists in U.S. and Canada for Premium subscribers

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800 Artists Launch AI Campaign Against Copyright Infringement, Demanding Licensing Over Theft

Around 800 artists, writers, actors, and musicians—including Scarlett Johansson, Cate Blanchett, and R.E.M.—have signed onto a new campaign called "Stealing Isn't Innovation" against what they describe as theft at a grand scale by AI companies. The Human Artistry Campaign-backed effort demands licensing deals and opt-out rights, accusing tech firms of copying massive amounts of creative content without authorization to train generative AI models.

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800 Artists Launch AI Campaign Against Copyright Infringement, Demanding Licensing Over Theft

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ElevenLabs releases AI music album with Liza Minnelli and Art Garfunkel amid industry shift

ElevenLabs launched The Eleven Album on Spotify, featuring Grammy winners Liza Minnelli and Art Garfunkel in what the AI audio company calls an artist-led collaboration. The 13-track album showcases how musicians can use AI tools while retaining full authorship, streaming revenue, and commercial rights. The release comes as major music labels shift from fighting AI platforms to signing licensing agreements.

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ElevenLabs releases AI music album with Liza Minnelli and Art Garfunkel amid industry shift

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IFPI Sweden Bans AI-Generated Hit Song from National Charts, Sparking Industry Debate

Sweden's music industry body IFPI Sweden has excluded a viral folk-pop song by 'Jacub' from its official charts after discovering the track was partly AI-generated music. The song amassed over 5 million Spotify streams and topped the platform's Swedish rankings before investigative journalist Emanuel Karlsten revealed its AI origins. The decision highlights tensions between AI music innovation and human creativity as the industry grapples with transparency and royalty payment concerns.

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IFPI Sweden Bans AI-Generated Hit Song from National Charts, Sparking Industry Debate

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Opera One R3 launches with smarter Browser AI, color-coded Tab Islands, and music-reactive themes

Opera has released Opera One R3, updating its flagship browser with enhanced AI capabilities and improved multitasking tools. The update introduces color-coded Tab Islands for better organization, a rebuilt agentic AI engine that's 20% faster, and dynamic themes including a Spotify collaboration that reacts to music. The Browser AI now understands tab context and can analyze YouTube videos.

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Opera One R3 launches with smarter Browser AI, color-coded Tab Islands, and music-reactive themes

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Bandcamp bans AI music as first major platform to take a stand against synthetic content

Bandcamp announced it will no longer permit AI-generated music on its platform, becoming the first major music distributor to implement an outright ban. The new policy prohibits music created wholly or substantially by AI and any use of AI tools to impersonate other artists. This contrasts sharply with Spotify, which allows AI-generated tracks despite user frustration over an influx of synthetic content.

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Bandcamp bans AI music as first major platform to take a stand against synthetic content

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Apple Creator Studio locks new AI features behind subscription, leaving app owners in the lurch

Apple launched its Creator Studio subscription service bundling professional creative apps at $12.99 per month. But the move introduces a controversial shift: existing owners of apps like Final Cut Pro and Pixelmator Pro will no longer receive all new features unless they subscribe. The company plans to reserve AI-powered tools and premium content exclusively for subscribers, effectively creating a two-tier system that has sparked concern among longtime users who paid hundreds for standalone software.

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Apple Creator Studio locks new AI features behind subscription, leaving app owners in the lurch

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Universal Music Nvidia partnership expands AI music discovery with responsible AI safeguards

Universal Music Group and Nvidia announced a strategic AI partnership to expand Music Flamingo across UMG's 3 million song catalog. The collaboration focuses on responsible AI for music discovery, creation tools, and an artist incubator designed to combat AI slop while ensuring copyright protection and rightsholder compensation.

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Universal Music Nvidia partnership expands AI music discovery with responsible AI safeguards

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YouTube Music adds AI-generated backgrounds to transform lyrics sharing experience

YouTube Music is rolling out an AI-powered feature that generates unique backgrounds for shared song lyrics. Available on both Android and iOS, the update uses generative AI to create personalized images based on the lyrics users select, marking another step in the music streaming platform's integration of AI-driven creative functionalities.

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YouTube Music adds AI-generated backgrounds to transform lyrics sharing experience

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YouTube Music users furious as AI slop floods recommendations, threatening paid subscriptions

YouTube Music subscribers are voicing frustration as AI-generated music floods their recommendation feeds and playlists. Despite paying for premium service, users report that AI slop—generic tracks from unknown artists—dominates their discovery experience. The inability to filter content effectively has some considering canceling subscriptions or switching to competing platforms.

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YouTube Music users furious as AI slop floods recommendations, threatening paid subscriptions

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LG and will.i.am unveil AI-powered Xboom speakers with extended battery life at CES 2026

LG Electronics partners with will.i.am to launch four new Xboom speakers at CES 2026, featuring AI-driven intelligence and FYI.RAiDiO integration. The Stage 501, Blast, Mini, and Rock models promise extended battery life up to 35 hours, AI Karaoke Master, and conversational music discovery through interactive AI DJs.

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LG and will.i.am unveil AI-powered Xboom speakers with extended battery life at CES 2026

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Anna's Archive scrapes 300TB of Spotify data, sparking fears of AI training misuse

A piracy activist group called Anna's Archive claims it scraped 86 million music files and 256 million rows of metadata from Spotify, totaling nearly 300 terabytes. The shadow library says it's building a music preservation archive, but experts warn the dataset could fuel AI training on pirated content. Spotify confirmed unauthorized access and disabled accounts involved.

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Anna's Archive scrapes 300TB of Spotify data, sparking fears of AI training misuse

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Universal Music Group and Splice partner to build AI tools that prioritize artist control

Universal Music Group and Splice announced a partnership to develop AI-powered music creation tools that prioritize artistic control and fair compensation. The collaboration brings together the world's largest music company with a leading music creation platform to build advanced commercial AI tools while respecting intellectual property rights.

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Universal Music Group and Splice partner to build AI tools that prioritize artist control

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Apple Music integration with ChatGPT announced by OpenAI, then mysteriously removed from post

OpenAI initially announced Apple Music as a partner for direct integration into ChatGPT, allowing users to create playlists through simple conversational commands. However, the reference was later removed from the official blog post without explanation. The integration would join existing partnerships with Spotify, Canva, and other major apps, though it remains unclear whether the feature has been delayed or cancelled entirely.

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Apple Music integration with ChatGPT announced by OpenAI, then mysteriously removed from post

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