Fake AI songs hijack real artists' Spotify profiles; 404 Media uploads one in 5 minutes
TechNadu · x · 2026-10-19
AI-generated tracks are appearing on real artists' Spotify and Apple Music profiles without permission. 404 Media tested the scheme: a fake track was submitted in 5 minutes and distributed to major services. Distributors rely on unverified uploader claims, letting scammers collect royalties; smaller, inactive, or deceased artists are hit hardest, with listeners exposed to malware links and skewed recommendations.
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