Spotify launches AI remix tool with UMG licensing

spotify and universal music group are launching a new paid add-on for premium subscribers that lets users create ai-generated remixes and covers of licensed songs. this partnership allows artists to opt out, though participating artists will receive royalties for these ai derivatives. the deal fulfills spotify's 'responsible ai' initiative announced last year, prioritizing consent, credit, and compensation. spotify has not yet specified the launch date or the additional cost for the feature.