A.I. Music Fraudster Who Drew Millions in Royalties Is Sentenced to 18 Months

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Michael Smith was sentenced to 18 months for using bots to repeatedly stream his AI-generated music on streaming platforms, earning up to $8 million in royalties through fraudulent means.

Covered by 4 sources

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A.I. Music Fraudster Who Drew Millions in Royalties Is Sentenced to 18 Months

Covered by 4 sources

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