Sony removes 135,000 'deepfakes' of its artists' music

Sony has removed approximately 135,000 deepfake recordings of its artists' music from streaming platforms, according to the company. The takedowns reflect Sony's response to a surge in AI-generated fake songs uploaded to services like Spotify and Apple Music, which has made it easier for bad actors to create convincing counterfeit tracks without artist consent or compensation. The move underscores mounting industry concerns about artificial intelligence enabling copyright infringement and revenue theft at scale. Sony did not disclose which streaming services complied with the removals or what enforcement mechanisms it used. The action signals a broader effort by major record labels to combat AI-generated content that mimics their artists without permission.