Music distribution service DistroKid has confirmed it is removing songs from its platform without prior notice to artists. This action is a direct response to a lawsuit filed by Universal Music Group (UMG) in September.
UMG's lawsuit accuses DistroKid of facilitating an "AI-slop pipeline," suggesting the platform is being used to distribute AI-generated music that infringes on copyright. Artists have voiced their frustration on social media, reporting the unannounced removal of their work, which they claim is not AI-generated.
DistroKid Removes Artist Tracks Amidst Universal Music Group's AI Lawsuit
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