DistroKid removes songs following UMG lawsuit over AI-related claims
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DistroKid has been removing songs without prior notice as a direct response to a lawsuit filed by Universal Music Group (UMG) in September. The lawsuit accuses DistroKid of facilitating an 'AI-slop pipeline,' prompting artists to voice complaints on social media about the unceremonious takedowns. This development highlights tensions between music distribution platforms and major labels over AI-generated content.
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Originally published by theverge