DistroKid removes some songs from streaming after UMG lawsuit
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DistroKid has confirmed it removed a small number of recordings from streaming services in response to claims made by Universal Music Group (UMG).
UMG sued DistroKid in September, calling its distribution service an "AI-slop pipeline." Artists including McGwire say their non-AI songs were taken down without notice, and some say they could not reach a human at the company for an explanation.
DistroKid says it strongly disputes UMG's allegations and is working to minimize disruption to affected artists.
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- The Verge · AINewsDistroKid removes songs from streaming in response to UMG lawsuit
AIDistroKid has confirmed that a small number of recordings were removed from streaming in response to claims made by UMG, which sued the company in September over what it calls an "AI-slop pipeline." Artists including McGwire say their non-AI songs were taken down without notice, and some say they could not reach a human at the company for an explanation. DistroKid says it strongly disputes UMG's allegations and is working to minimize disruption to affected artists.
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