Spotify boss defends move to AI music, saying it is better than ‘slop’

Streaming platform says remix tool agreed with Universal Music Group will protect artists from piracy

Spotify’s chief executive has defended the company’s move into AI-generated music, claiming it offers users and creators a better alternative to piracy and unregulated AI slop.

Last week, the platform announced a new feature in which premium users will be allowed to create their own, AI-generated remixes and song covers using music from participating artists.