Novel Deepfake Song Pulled from Music Streaming Services After Allegedly Violating Artist's Rights

April 17, 2023

A deepfake song mimicking Drake and The Weeknd's voice and musical styles was pulled from multiple music streaming services following copyright infringement allegations. This incident underscores the importance of responsible AI governance to prevent such instances in a safe and secure AI environment.

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Alleged deployer: @ghostwriter
Alleged developer: unknown
Alleged harmed parties: universal-music-group, the-weeknd, drake

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