Spotify strikes deal with Universal Music to let premium users create AI covers, remixes
Spotify has partnered with Universal Music Group to allow premium users to create AI-generated song covers and remixes. This initiative is designed to provide additional income for artists while ensuring their consent and credit. The move positions Spotify to compete more directly with emerging AI music startups amid ongoing legal challenges in the industry.
- ▪Spotify's new tool allows subscribers to create AI-generated covers and remixes of songs.
- ▪Shares of Spotify rose by approximately 16% following the announcement of the deal.
- ▪The partnership aims to ensure consent, credit, and compensation for participating artists and songwriters.
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Spotify strikes deal with Universal Music to let premium users create AI covers, remixesSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxSpotify said the new tool is "grounded in consent, credit and compensation for the artists and songwriters".PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 21, 2026, 11:56 PMUpdated May 21, 2026, 11:58 PMListenSummariseSpotify partnered with Universal Music Group, letting subscribers create AI-generated song covers/remixes. This is Spotify's first user AI content, boosting shares 16%.The deal aims to provide new income for artists, ensuring "consent, credit, and compensation." It also helps labels protect catalogues against competing AI music startups.This move comes as AI music companies Udio and Suno face lawsuits from 1,800+ artists, despite settling copyright…
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