AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI Music Crackdown: Sony Music asked platforms to remove 260,000+ AI deepfake tracks impersonating artists, saying the problem is “happening at scale” and harms artists and misleads fans. Royalty Rules Watch: The U.S. Copyright Royalty Board is reviewing mechanical royalty rates for 2028–2032, with separate talks for physical discs and streams. Big-Name Collaboration: JADE teamed with Hans Zimmer (and Thom Lucas) for “Into The Deep (Seas Cry),” written for BBC’s Blue Planet III trailer launch. Streaming/TV Deal: The Emmys are moving to Prime Video under a six-year deal starting next year, ending the long-running “wheel deal” model. New Music Drops: Taylor Swift expanded “The Life of a Showgirl” with four new songs on major streaming platforms. Platform Access: Apple Music finally launched in Pakistan after 11 years. Tech for Listeners: Garmin rolled out a new beta update for Forerunner 570/970 with fixes for resets and silent/do-not-disturb issues. Brand Song on Streaming: Chipotle’s “From Ground to Sound” was recorded with vegetable-made instruments and is available on Spotify and Apple Music.
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