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Velvet Sundown, a musical act suspected of leveraging artificial intelligence in its creation, has rapidly amassed over 550,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Deezer, another prominent music streaming platform, has reportedly flagged the band’s output as potentially AI-generated. This surge in popularity for a potentially AI-driven entity has reignited the debate surrounding AI’s role in the music industry. While some, like Nick Cave, have expressed concerns about the impact of AI on artistic expression, others are advocating for revisions to copyright laws to address the unique challenges posed by AI-generated content. The discussion initially gained traction on Reddit, highlighting the growing public interest in this evolving landscape.