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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on July 30, 2026

"Exploring AI Music Issues & Music Discovery Updates on Snapchat and Roblox"

This newsletter is about the complex issues surrounding AI-generated music, including guidelines for chart eligibility, consumer attitudes towards AI-assisted content, copyright implications, and the legal battles between labels and AI companies. It also covers new features on Snapchat and Roblox related to music sharing and discovery.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2026-07-29: Record labels come together to propose rules for when AI-generated tracks can get into the music charts AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2026-07-27: Snapchat now lets users share and save Spotify songs via Snap Map, used by 450m people a month - Music Business Worldwide

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Articles count: 6 Sent via mailing on July 27, 2026

"Latest News: Legal Battles and AI Innovations in the Music Industry"

This newsletter is about legal battles and developments in the music industry related to AI-generated works, copyright protection, music exports, and new tools like Deezer's AI tracks and Instagram's Replace Audio feature. It discusses cases involving companies like Anthropic, Music Publishers Canada, GEMA, and Deezer, as well as acquisitions by Sony Music Publishing.

AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2026-07-23: Music publishers file amended lyrics lawsuit against Anthropic – just as AI firm’s separate $1.5B settlement with authors wins court approval - Music Business Worldwide AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2026-07-24: Only humans can be ‘authors’ say Canadian music publishers in test case on copyright status of AI-generated works

"Music Industry Partnerships & Initiatives: Ethical AI, Artist Rights, and Deepfake Prevention"

This newsletter is about partnerships and initiatives in the music industry to ensure ethical AI use, protect artists' rights, and combat issues like deepfakes. It covers topics such as Likeness Detection tools, ethical AI licensing, protecting AI-generated music, and the surge in AI-generated tracks on streaming services like Deezer.

AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2026-07-21: WMG’s Sureel teams up with Symphonic to let distro company’s artists track AI use of their music - Music Business Worldwide AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2026-07-21: TikTok is testing an opt-in ‘Likeness Detection’ tool that lets US creators find and report AI deepfakes of themselves - Music Business Worldwide

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Articles count: 8 Sent via mailing on July 20, 2026

Music Industry Update: AI, Copyright Issues, Pricing Changes, and More!

This newsletter is about various aspects of the music industry, including issues such as AI music company Suno being hacked for copyright infringement, Lorde critiquing Spotify's AI-generated song descriptions, and The Rolling Stones discussing AI in music creation. It also covers updates on Apple Music subscription prices, Sony Music Publishing acquisitions, and Sienna Spiro's chart success, along with a partnership between Billboard and Planet Fitness for custom Movement Mixes. Finally, it mentions the settlement of a legal battle between music publishers and Elon Musk's X Corp over music licensing.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2026-07-16: Suno scraped YouTube, Deezer to train AI, hacked code reveals - potentially strengthening UMG and Sony’s legal case - Music Business Worldwide AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2026-07-17: Lorde Slams ‘Inaccurate’ Spotify AI Song Descriptions of ‘Current Affairs’: ‘We Don’t Want This’

Stay informed on AI in the music industry: developments, legislation, and partnerships!

This newsletter is about key developments in the music industry surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), including calls for creators to be compensated for their work used to train AI systems, partnerships between music organizations and AI companies, acquisitions of music rights portfolios, and proposed legislation to address copyright issues related to AI in the European Union. It also covers the importance of transparency in AI-generated music labeling and the protection of artists' rights in the age of AI technology.

AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2026-07-13: “AI for Good. Good for whom?” Björn Ulvaeus calls on the United Nations and global policymakers for international rules on creators’ share in AI revenues AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2026-07-14: A Make-or-Break Moment for AI Music Companies - Music Business Worldwide

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Articles count: 4 Sent via mailing on July 13, 2026

"Latest AI Initiatives in Music Industry: RIAA, IFPI, thumpN's Shadow, Believe & Vevo Study"

This newsletter is about various initiatives in the music industry involving AI technology, including the RIAA and IFPI's plan to label AI-made tracks on streaming services and thumpN's launch of an AI agent called Shadow for live entertainment discovery in India. Additionally, Believe has announced a new organizational structure to enhance artist development, and a study by Vevo explores the impact of nostalgia on music consumption and views in the digital age.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2026-07-10: Record industry proposes AI labeling system for streaming platforms - Music Business Worldwide AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2026-07-10: India’s thumpN raises $3.75m for AI-powered live entertainment platform - Music Business Worldwide

Latest Copyright Lawsuits and Industry Updates in AI Music - Newsletter Summary

This newsletter is about copyright lawsuits against AI music companies Suno and Udio by Sony and Universal Music, the expansion of Warner Music Group's ADA division, new appointments at Suno, feedback from Initiative Urheberrecht on copyright challenges, and the BBC's policy on AI-generated music. It also includes Google's argument on fair use for AI training data and the introduction of the AI Labeling Act of 2026.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2026-07-06: Judge should block major label attempts to expand track lists in AI litigation, says Suno AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2026-07-08: Warner Music Group folds Africori and Qanawat into ADA amid EMEA expansion led by Howard Corner

"AI in Music Industry: Legislation, Copyright, and Business Updates"

This newsletter is about the evolving landscape of AI in the music industry, with a focus on legislation, copyright issues, and business developments. It covers topics such as the introduction of the AI Labeling Act of 2026 by US senators, TIDAL's AI policy to block AI-generated music, Merlin's appointment of a new Vice President for Business Development, legal battles between Jamendo and Suno over unauthorized use of music data, Google's arguments for fair use in AI training, and discussions at CISAC's General Assembly regarding AI's impact on human creativity in music.

AI in MusicTech: 0.95: 2026-06-30: US senators revive bill that would force AI-generated audio, video and images to carry labels - Music Business Worldwide AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2026-06-29: TIDAL to automatically tag AI-generated music… and block it from earning royalties - Music Business Worldwide

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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on July 02, 2026

Exciting Updates in the Music Industry: AI Labeling Act, Executive Appointments, Copyright Lawsuits

This newsletter is about recent developments in the music industry, including the reintroduction of the AI Labeling Act of 2026, the appointment of David McIninch as General Manager of Soundmouse by BMI, Merlin's appointment of Harmen Hemminga as Vice President, Business Development, TIDAL's introduction of an AI policy to block AI-generated music from earning royalties, Jamendo's copyright lawsuit against Suno, and Music Nation Copyrights Management joining the Human Artistry Campaign.

AI in MusicTech: 0.95: 2026-06-30: US senators revive bill that would force AI-generated audio, video and images to carry labels - Music Business Worldwide AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2026-06-25: David McIninch appointed General Manager of Soundmouse, the music cue sheet platform acquired by BMI - Music Business Worldwide

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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on June 25, 2026

Stay Informed on Music Industry AI Advancements and Legal Challenges!

This newsletter is about advancements and legal challenges in the music industry related to AI technology. It covers topics such as AI music detection systems, lawsuits for copyright infringement, the importance of fair compensation for creators in AI deals, and the recognition of industry leaders like Kazumasa Izawa for their contributions to the music business.

AI in MusicTech: 0.95: 2026-06-22: Tech startup RTM Audio launches AI music detector UAI, which issues a signed certificate with every verdict - Music Business Worldwide AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2026-06-23: Nvidia hit with US copyright suit claiming it trained AI models on Winamp subsidiary Jamendo’s music without permission - Music Business Worldwide

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