AI licensing pacts with Udio and Klay, a landmark fraud guilty plea, Apple Music’s 2bn fake streams, and a looming royalty rate fight are reshaping the music business.
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The music industry faces four converging crises: AI licensing deals are going live, publishers are challenging performing rights organisations, AI-powered streaming fraud is surging, and a royalty rate-setting showdown with the Copyright Royalt… [5684 chars]
Source: TNW | Published: 2026-06-12T17:22:23Z
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