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Leading record industry bodies unite to introduce labelling program for generative AI in recorded music

Organisations like the RIAA, the IFPI and the Grammys are all involved in the project

MusicRadar

Music industry launches AI-generated content labels

Several major music industry organizations on Friday unveiled a labeling system for content created with generative artificial intelligence that they would like to see widely adopted. The first would indicate music that is primarily "AI-generated" cases where artificial intelligence "was used to generate the entirety or the primary portion of…

The Economic Times

Music industry launches AI-generated content labels

Music organisations have introduced a voluntary labeling system for AI-generated content. This system aims to inform listeners about the use of artificial intelligence in music. Two labels will distinguish between fully AI-generated and AI-assisted recordings. Streaming services are closely monitoring this development for enhanced transparency. The proposed labels seek broad…

The Economic Times

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The richest celebrities in the world have been revealed - can you guess who is on the list?

Taylor Swift has jumped up the list from last year

Evening Standard

Taylor Swift earns another significant award thanks to latest album

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The Independent UK

Taylor Swift breaks her own record with best-selling album of 2025

Swift’s 12th studio album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’, secured the top spot across multiple album charts

The Independent UK

Taylor Swift’s The Life Of A Showgirl named best-selling album globally in 2025

Her 12th studio album topped the IFPI’s general albums chart, sales chart for physical releases and paid downloads, and vinyl sales chart.

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APT by Bruno Mars and Rose named best-selling song of last year

It is the first time the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry chart-topping song has featured a non-European or North American singer

Evening Standard

Taylor Swift racks up sixth award win from global music industry group

Marking the sixth time Taylor has won the award, Taylor Swift has been confirmed by IFPI as the Official Biggest-Selling Global Artist of the Year 2025.

BANG Premier

Taylor Swift named global artist of the year for fourth time in a row

The singer secured the accolade for a sixth time following the release of her 12th studio album, The Life Of A Showgirl

The Independent UK

Criticisms against Spotify keep mounting. Luckily there are alternatives

Spotify has been subject to various lingering critiques. These range from criticism of its payment model, to the presence of “fake artists”, the Joe Rogan boycott saga, and controversies around AI-made music.

The Conversation

Portuguese artists launch European movement for more regulation of artificial Intelligence

Almost 20 Portuguese artists have joined the international #StayTrueToTheAct movement demanding that the European Union regulate Artificial Intelligence and protect copyright.

Euronews

Up to 70% of streams of AI-generated music on Deezer are fraudulent, says report

According to the French streaming platform’s analysis, fraudsters use bots to listen to AI-generated music and take the royalties

The Guardian - UK

Streaming revenues exceeded $20bn for the first time ever in 2024, says Global Music Report

The music recording industry is seeing growth that ‘many other sectors would be incredibly envious of’, but what’s driving it?

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International Business Times

Global Music Business Raked In $29.6B In 2024: Report

The global music industry raked in a record $29.6 billion last year as online streaming propelled revenues to their highest level since records began in the 1990s, new figures showed on Wednesday.

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The Guardian - UK

The UK may be waning as a pop superpower – but a new generation is being nurtured

No British artists were in the top 10 biggest albums and singles globally last year. But big acts were between projects, and Charli xcx and Central Cee are hitting their stride

Evening Standard

Benson Boone’s Beautiful Things is world’s best-selling digital single of 2024

The singer was nominated for best new artist at the 67th Grammy Awards.

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Evening Standard

Taylor Swift crowned global recording artist of the year for fifth time

The US pop superstar previously won the award in 2014, 2019, 2022 and 2023.

Evening Standard

Dark web hacker who made £42k selling unreleased Coldplay tracks is spared jail

Skylar Dalziel, 22, illegally accessed cloud storage accounts linked to the popular acts

Evening Standard

Who are Stray Kids? The record-breaking Korean boy band closing BST Hyde Park

The eight-member group headlining the London festival series are poised for global domination

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Streaming Subscriptions Drive Record Music Revenue Growth In 2023

Discover how streaming subscriptions are driving revenue growth in the music industry according to the IFPI report.

International Business Times

Global Music Biz Sees 10.2% Growth In 2023: Industry

Global music revenues were up 10.2 percent last year to $28.6 billion, according figures released Thursday, but record firms are concerned over how to maintain growth in the streaming era.

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