May. 21, 2026
Spotify and Universal Music Group just did something the music industry has been arguing about for years. They agreed on it.
The two companies announced a licensing deal that will let fans use an AI-powered tool on Spotify to create covers and remixes of tracks from participating UMG artists and songwriters. Revenue generated from these AI creations will be shared with the original rights holders. It covers both recorded music and publishing rights.
Here’s the thing: this is one of the first instances where a major record label has formally licensed AI-generated derivatives instead of sending cease-and-desist letters.
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