DistroKid quietly removes songs in response to UMG 'AI-slop' lawsuit, snaring non-AI artists
The Verge AI · rss · 2026-10-11
The Verge reports DistroKid has confirmed its recent takedowns are a direct response to UMG's September lawsuit alleging an "AI-slop pipeline." But artists complain their non-AI works are caught in the purge: musician McGwire says six of his songs were removed with no communication before or after. AI music enforcement is sweeping up innocent creators.
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