Independent Artists Report Music Removed by DistroKid Following UMG's AI Lawsuit

DistroKid has removed a "very small number" of songs from its streaming platform in response to a lawsuit filed by Universal Music Group, which accuses the distributor of facilitating "mass AI-generated, SEO-optimized, and copyright-infringing slop." Independent musicians are raising concerns, with some artists claiming their legitimate, non-AI-generated tracks were among those removed. The removals highlight ongoing tensions in the music industry regarding AI and copyright.