Industry Sep 30, 2026
AI Song Promoter Faces Sentencing Request
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Prosecutors have put Smith's emails in front of Judge Koeltl, and say they show a man who knew from the start that his scheme was fraud.
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Music Business Worldwide
US prosecutors are seeking a four-year prison sentence for a man accused of profiting $8 million through AI-generated songs. They argue that the man was aware his operation was fraudulent from its inception, presenting emails to Judge Koeltl as evidence. The prosecution stated that the man stole from "hard-working" songwriters. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.