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1. Spotify to show AI tags in Song Credits, where artists have chosen to disclose through their label or distributor

   The feature, however, is optional as artists can still choose whether to disclose AI involvement in their song production.

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2. Katie Mae Miller and Chelsea Cloud appointed VPs within marketing division at AEG Presents

   Miller promoted to regional integrated marketing role; and Cloud joins from Universal Music Group to lead Goldenvoice strategy.

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3. YouTube extends deepfake detection tool access to celebrities and talent agencies

   The expansion comes six months after YouTube started rolling out the tool in October, which was limited to a specific set of creators with YouTube channels.

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4. Latin American dance label INVERSA launches with backing from Milk & Honey, ONErpm and M3 Music

   19Clouds will be the first artist to release music through INVERSA and will also serve as a “creative decision-maker” and A&R.

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5. Inside the UMG-backed patent portfolio targeting AI music derivatives: A technical blueprint for the walled garden model?

   An entity linked to UMG has been building a patent portfolio around AI-music infrastructure

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6. Tuned Global launches streaming manipulation detection tool aimed at rightsholders and DSPs

   As streaming fraud concerns grow, platforms move toward built-in detection systems

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7. After Apple Music, Amazon Music taps Bandsintown to surface concert listings and ticket links on artist profiles

   Tour dates posted on Bandsintown for Artists will automatically show on Amazon Music profiles, with fans directed to Bandsintown to purchase tickets.

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8. Bella Figura Music acquires Paul Epworth publishing catalog, including work with Adele, Florence + The Machine and more

   Alexi Cory-Smith's UK-based music rights company says it has more than $200 million in music rights under ownership and management.

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9. EMPIRE strikes strategic partnership with Bollywood powerhouse Zee Music to ‘expand Indian music’s footprint worldwide’

   Deal arrives amid continued global interest in India's music market

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10. AI And Music Publishing Licensing – How Do We Get There?

    The following MBW op/ed comes from Monica Corton, a veteran music publisher of over three decades.

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