Streaming the Unseen: The Case for Transparency in Music Streaming

By: Brooke Gerber

We live in a time where artificial intelligence (AI) is the new “It Girl.” From the film industry to photography to literature, AI has become one of the most talked-about forces shaping modern creativity. But has AI evolved to the point where it can break into the Billboard Hot 100? Increasingly, the answer seems to be yes. AI-generated songs are gaining traction around the world, with many listeners not realizing the music they’re streaming was not performed by a human. That lack of transparency raises legal and ethical questions, particularly surrounding the role of streaming platforms in protecting consumers from being misled.