New details have emerged from Universal Music Group’s lawsuit against DistroKid, including a claim that tracks distributed through the DIY platform account for more than half of all songs on one unnamed major streaming service. The figure is being cited as evidence of the scale at which DistroKid has flooded streaming platforms with uploads.
UMG’s suit accuses DistroKid of deceptive trade practices and copyright infringement, alleging the distributor has allowed AI-generated “slop” content onto streaming services in large volumes. The label group argues this practice has diluted catalogs and created problems for rights holders and platforms alike.
The case adds to growing industry scrutiny of DIY distribution services and their role in the surge of AI-generated music appearing on major streaming platforms.
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