The $10 Million AI Music Scam: How a Musician Used Bots to Exploit Streaming Platforms Such as Spotify and Apple Music
Michael Smith faces federal charges for defrauding streaming platforms by using AI to create fake songs and bots to generate billions of streams, leading to $10 million in illicit royalties. His scheme involved setting up thousands of fake accounts and using custom software to stream his music, making it appear as though many unique listeners were tuning in.
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