• Spotify took a swipe at the AI industry over copyright protections. • Spotify said it was partnering with music industry leaders to create "artist-first" AI products. • "Stamping out the worst outcomes of Gen AI is an essential piece of the puzzle," the company said.

Spotify isn't betting on Big Tech to protect artists and their copyrighted work during the AI boom, so it's making its own plans.

In a press release on Thursday announcing a new partnership to develop AI tools for musicians, Spotify said the music industry must protect creatives as the AI industry marches ahead.

"Stamping out the worst outcomes of Gen AI is an essential piece of the puzzle," the company said.

Spotify took a swipe at the AI industry in its press release, criticizing those who "believe copyright should

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