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Universal Music and Warner Music are on the brink of licensing agreements that could reshape how the music industry interacts with artificial intelligence. Talks involve major tech firms such as Google and Spotify, as well as AI startups like Klay Vision, ElevenLabs, and Stability AI. The negotiations focus on how labels will license songs for AI training and generation, with compensation models resembling streaming micropayments. Successful deals would require AI companies to develop tools that track music usage in real time. Ler mais

YouTube is piloting AI-powered hosts for its Music app through a new YouTube Labs experiment. The hosts are intended to enrich the listening experience by offering stories, trivia, and commentary about songs and mixes. Participation is limited to a small group of U.S. users, and the trial is part of Google’s broader push for AI-driven features across its platforms, including the recently expanded Jump Ahead tool for TV and console users. Ler mais