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US Musician Pulls Off Illegal $10M AI Song Long Play

A 53-year-old musician streamed AI songs billions of times over seven years reaping huge royalties

A musician from Cornelius, North Carolina, Michael Smith, has been charged with wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering conspiracy. The charges stem from a scheme involving AI-generated songs and automated bots to manipulate streaming platforms, resulting in over $10 million in royalties.

September 6, 2024 07:06 AM

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