Industry Mar 25, 2026
North Carolina Man Admits to $10 Million AI Music Royalty Fraud
“Although the songs and listeners were fake, the millions of dollars Smith stole was real”, said US Attorney Jay Clayton
Originally published by
DJ Mag
A man from North Carolina has pleaded guilty to a $10 million fraud scheme involving artificial intelligence music royalties. US Attorney Jay Clayton emphasized that while the songs and listeners were fabricated, the stolen funds were substantial. Originally reported by DJ Mag.