Artificial Music, Real Consequences: Ethics and Adaptation in the New Streaming Era

As AI-generated music and deepfake performances become increasingly common, gaps in streaming and distribution are raising urgent questions around ethics, ownership, and who actually gets paid. This panel offers an overview of the current AI-driven recorded music ecosystem, examining how these vulnerabilities are being exploited and what it means for legitimate artists and labels. Panelists will focus on how rights-holders can proactively prepare, exploring creative strategy, legal considerations, and practical safeguards for navigating the new realities of today’s music economy.