Spotify and Universal Music agree deal to let subscribers create AI remixes
Spotify and Universal Music have reached a licensing agreement allowing subscribers to create AI-generated remixes and covers. This initiative aims to provide additional income for artists and songwriters while ensuring consent and compensation. The deal marks a significant step in integrating AI into the music streaming experience.
- ▪Spotify will allow subscribers to generate song covers and remixes using artificial intelligence for the first time.
- ▪The new tool is expected to be a paid add-on available on Spotify’s app for premium users.
- ▪Universal Music's CEO stated that the deal aims to support human artistry and create additional revenue opportunities.
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Spotify said the new tool could create an extra stream of income for artists and songwriters. Photograph: M4OS Photos/AlamyView image in fullscreenSpotify said the new tool could create an extra stream of income for artists and songwriters. Photograph: M4OS Photos/AlamySpotifySpotify and Universal Music agree deal to let subscribers create AI remixesLicensing agreement will allow listeners to use AI to create content on streaming platform for first timeZesha SaleemThu 21 May 2026 16.24 EDTLast modified on Thu 21 May 2026 16.43 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleSpotify and Universal Music Group have agreed on a deal that will allow subscribers to generate song covers and remixes using artificial intelligence.The licensing agreement is the first time the Swedish streaming company will…
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