Bose's Pivot to B2B Audio Licensing Signals Shift Away From Consumer Headphones
Bose CEO Lila Snyder discusses the company's transformation into a software and licensing business, acquiring luxury audio brands while licensing core technology to competitors.
Spotify's Artist-Consent AI Remix Tool Gains Distribution Through Merlin Partnership
Spotify expands its legal AI music remix platform by adding Merlin's 30,000+ independent labels, positioning itself as the only licensed path for fan-created covers.
ElevenLabs Music v2 Adds Genre-Switching and Section-Level Editing for Commercial Workflows
ElevenLabs released Music v2, enabling mid-track genre transitions and section-by-section song composition with licensed data clearance for commercial use.
Universal Music Group and TikTok Renew Licensing Deal With AI Music Safeguards
UMG and TikTok commit to removing unauthorized AI-generated tracks and improving artist attribution in renewed agreement.
OpenAI Expands Media Partnerships to Brazil with Folha de S.Paulo and UOL
OpenAI's first Brazilian media deal brings journalism from two major publishers into ChatGPT for 900M weekly active users globally.
Spotify and UMG's AI Remix Deal Raises Questions About Creative Authenticity
Spotify and Universal Music Group's new generative AI remixing tool promises to let fans create covers, but critics argue it diminishes both artistry and fan engagement.
Spotify and Universal Music Group Formalize AI Cover Rights with Revenue Share
Spotify partners with UMG to let Premium users generate AI-powered song derivatives, compensating original artists through licensing deals rather than litigation.
Spotify and Universal Music Group launch paid AI remix tool with artist royalties
Spotify is rolling out an AI-generated remix feature for Premium subscribers, marking the first product from its 2025 licensing partnership with major record labels.