I just discovered something really concerning about how streaming services are handling AI-generated content. It seems like a major music platform has been uploading songs that were created using artificial intelligence to mimic the voices and styles of artists who have passed away. The problem is they’re doing this without getting permission from the families or estates of these deceased musicians.
This raises so many ethical questions for me. Is it legal for companies to use AI technology to recreate the sound of dead artists? What rights do the families have in situations like this? I’m wondering if other people have noticed this trend and what they think about it. It feels wrong to me that these platforms can profit from AI versions of artists who can’t consent to having their likeness used this way.
Has anyone else seen similar cases with other streaming services? What are the legal implications of this kind of AI content creation?
This hits several messy legal areas that courts are still figuring out. The rights usually depend on whether the artist’s estate has publicity rights, which vary wildly by state. Some states have strong post-mortem personality protections lasting decades - others barely protect anything. The platform’s liability probably depends on whether they’re creating this stuff directly or just hosting uploads from users. If they’re commissioning AI recreations themselves, that’s way stronger grounds for estates to sue. But proving unauthorized use gets tricky when AI models train on public recordings instead of direct samples. I’ve seen similar problems pop up on other platforms with AI covers and tribute songs. The tech’s moving way faster than laws can catch up, leaving families stuck trying to protect their loved ones’ legacy.
totally with u on this! it feels super messed up to use AI for this stuff. these artists deserve respect, even after they’re gone. we should defn speak up more about this before it gets worse!