Spotify, the world's biggest music streaming service, has announced it is working with major labels on using artificial intelligence (AI) in a "responsible" way.

The firm said it wanted to make AI tools which "put artists and songwriters first" and respect their copyright.

The streaming giant will license music from the three record labels which make up the vast majority of the industry: Sony Music, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group.

It is unclear exactly what these AI tools will look like, but Spotify says it has already started working on its first products.

Also part of the deal are music rights firm Merlin and digital music company Believe.