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    Spotify teams up with major labels on artist-first AI music tools

    Spotify just inked deals with Sony, Universal, Warner, and Merlin to build generative AI music products that put copyright first. The system will let artists opt in or out of AI tools and collect payouts when their tracks are used in AI creations. Why it matters: After backlash over fake AI bands taking over feeds, Spotify is betting that giving labels control is the only way forward.

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    Disney and Universal sue Midjourney over iconic characters

    Disney and Universal just sued Midjourney in a major legal showdown, calling the AI image generator a "bottomless pit of plagiarism" for churning out unauthorized copies of Darth Vader, Shrek, and Minions. The entertainment giants also targeted Midjourney's upcoming video generator and demanded a jury trial.