News From the Music World
TikTok plays second fiddle to YouTube in the Music Business UK Awards, despite commanding 30 million UK users. Meanwhile, their own awards show takes center stage elsewhere. The battle for music industry influence intensifies.
YouTube fights AI imposters with new detection tool that automatically flags unauthorized deepfakes. Creators can now protect their likeness while privacy advocates question the solution’s reach.
YouTube challenges Spotify with AI DJs that talk between songs, but early users are frustrated by forced interruptions. Will these robotic hosts ever replace human personalities?
While TikTok struggles with musician compensation, YouTube’s revolutionary revenue model is putting real money in artists’ pockets. Musicians who embrace Shorts see 80% audience growth and dramatically higher subscriber rates. The music industry’s power dynamic is shifting.
