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AI Music Scam: $10M Stolen
Alamin Hossain
September 05, 2024
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AI INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE
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LATEST NEWS
AI Stream Scam Drains $10M
Music Producer Arrested for $10 Million AI-Generated Royalties Scam
Michael Smith, 52, allegedly scammed over $10 million in royalties by using AI to generate hundreds of thousands of songs and streaming them through fake accounts.
He created bot accounts on platforms like Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music to automatically stream AI music, generating up to 661,440 streams per day.
Smith faces charges including money laundering, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud in the Southern District of New York.
This case highlights the growing challenges of fraud in the music industry, particularly with the rise of AI technology. It underscores the importance of robust fraud detection systems and the ongoing efforts to protect artists and their royalties.
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ChatGPT Hits the Road with VW!
Volkswagen Integrates ChatGPT into Vehicle Voice Assistants
Volkswagen improves its voice assistant by integrating ChatGPT, offering personalized destination suggestions and entertainment options like quizzes.
The existing Ida voice assistant is supported by Cerence AI, which now leverages ChatGPT for more complex commands and interactive experiences.
Security and privacy concerns are addressed, with AI services not accessing sensitive vehicle data, and a trial version of the AI will be available in most models next year.
Volkswagen is the first automaker to offer ChatGPT-based features in its vehicles, setting a new standard for in-car AI capabilities and potentially influencing future automotive sales and technology trends.
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