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  You have probably come across that one song where AI has created both the lyrics and vocals, no need for a lyricist, composer, or even a singer to make it happen.  This is unbelievable, right? But this is happening! The rise of AI-generated beats and vocals is changing the music scene at a huge pace. From creating background music to full-fledged songs, AI is not just assisting artists but acting like an artist. To understand it in a better way, join us in this blog till the end.  What Are AI-Generated Beats and Vocals? There was a time when lyricists chose every word with care, and songs were a perfect mix of meaningful lyrics, emotional voices, and beautiful music. But in today’s time, AI has started playing the role of all the professionals of the music industry at once.  AI-generated beats and vocals are parts of a song or the whole song made by AI tools instead of humans. These tools listen to a lot of music, learn patterns, and then create new tunes, rhythms,...

In the era of digitalisation, everyone around the world is ready with their smartphones to create content. And, the best thing about content creation is its accessibility and the returns it yields.  In the last two decades, musical jamming and other forms of singing have become popular on YouTube! For many, this form of content is a perfect mix of passion and profession, allowing music lovers to showcase their talent and connect with a wider audience. Just like any other creative work, your music ideas and skills need to be uniquely identified and protected. So no one else can copy them and claim them as their own. To know the answer to how and what of YouTube Content ID, join us in this blog till the end.  What Is YouTube Content ID?  YouTube Content ID is just like any other identification system. It helps you prove ownership of the content you upload to YouTube.  Whether it is music, video, or any other creative work, this system scans and monitors YouTube for mat...

Spotify’s CEO Daniel Ek recently sparked an uproar by having his private fund, Prima Materia, lead a €600 million investment in Helsing – a German defense-tech startup specializing in AI for warfare. Helsing, now valued at roughly €12 billion, builds software and autonomous hardware (drones, aircraft, naval vehicles) for military use. In the wake of this deal, indie rock band Deerhoof announced it will pull its entire catalog from Spotify. In their statement they wrote, “We don’t want our music killing people. We don’t want our success being tied to AI battle tech.” . This move highlights deep ethical questions about streaming platforms. In this article, we’ll unpack Spotify’s Helsing investment, Deerhoof’s history and values, past Spotify controversies (artist pay and content disputes), and the fallout for artists, fans, and the company. Spotify’s Investment in Helsing Last month, reports revealed that Ek’s fund Prima Materia led a €600 million funding round in Helsing. Helsing...