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Spotify Kept 50 Million Spam Tracks Out of Recommendations. What It Means for a First Release.
On October 20, 2026, Spotify said it kept more than 50 million slop and spam tracks out of recommendations this year. What it looks for, and what a first release should avoid.
Two New Music Lawsuits Target AI Training: Reservoir and Elvis Presley's Rightsholders
Reservoir sued Suno and Anthropic, and the rightsholders behind Elvis Presley's music sued Anthropic. What is alleged, what is claimed and what artists can check.
Spotify Wants AI Agents to Choose It as Their Music Service
On its Q3 call, Spotify said it is now an agent and wants to be the music service that other AI agents use. What was said, the numbers, and what to check on your releases.
UMG Licenses Its Catalog to TYGER, an AI Music Service for Gamers
On October 22, 2026, UMG became the first major music company to license TYGER, which adapts songs to live gameplay. What was announced and what is still unknown for artists.
YouTube Music Now Labels AI Songs. What Artists Should Know.
On October 14, 2026, YouTube Music began labeling songs made primarily with generative AI. What the label shows, what YouTube has not said, and what to check.
Deezer Will Let Listeners Hide AI Music. What Artists Should Check.
On October 13, 2026, Deezer announced a toggle that hides fully AI-generated music from search. What it covers, what it doesn't, and what to check before your next release.
Spotify Stopped Taking Clips. It Wants the Whole Video Now.
On June 17, 2026, Spotify ended new Clips uploads and opened a beta for full-length video. What changed, and what to adjust in your next release plan.