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Music NewsNorth Carolina Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Historic Bot Streaming Fraud Case
A federal court has ordered an 18-month prison sentence and an $8.1 million repayment in the first criminal case targeting AI bot streaming fraud.
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Music NewsWest London Man Sentenced to Prison Over £2.7 Million Counterfeit Vinyl Operation
A west London manufacturer has been jailed after using antique presses to run the largest counterfeit vinyl operation in UK history.
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Music NewsCompact Disc Revenue Climbs Nearly 60 Percent in Early 2026
Compact disc revenue in the United States jumped by 58.6 percent in the first half of 2026, outpacing vinyl growth as music buyers turn toward affordable physical media.
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Music NewsTom Watson Steps Down From UK Music to Take Senior Post at Palantir
Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson has left his role at UK Music after six years to become a senior vice president at controversial AI firm Palantir.
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DiscoverMusic Industry Launches New Initiative to Fight AI-Driven Streaming Fraud
The global music industry is taking a more coordinated approach to one of streaming's most persistent problems: fraudulent plays. On September 14, the International Federation of…
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