Universal hits out at AI generated music

CMU’s Andy Malt and Chris Cooke review key events in music and the music business from the last week, including Universal Music latest call for streaming platforms to play their part in ensuring that generative AI tools are not infringing the copyrights of the music industry, plus the news that cassette sales are booming and driving chart success in the UK. SECTION TIMES 01: AI (00:05:49) 02: Cassettes (00:27:31) (Timings may be slightly different due to adverts) STORIES DISCUSSED THIS WEEK • Universal Music again demands streaming platform support over AI-created music as fake Drake goes viral • Drake says AI generated Ice Spice cover is “the final straw” • Liam Gallagher says AI version of himself sounds “mega” • Idiots rejoice! The cassette revival continues ALSO MENTIONED • The Great Escape conference • Download the TGE app MORE FROM CMU • Upcoming CMU webinars • Buy MMF and CMU Insights’ Dissecting The Digital Dollar book on Amazon • Sign up to receive the CMU Daily news bulletin • Listen to the full Setlist theme tune