Musica, la lotta ai bot che rubano ascolti e compensi agli artisti
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Musica, streaming fraud and artist compensation are major issues plaguing the music industry. Enzo Mazza, president of the Fimi, has called for a unified front to combat this issue, noting that it affects the entire sector. The problem lies in AI-generated tracks and fake accounts being used to generate listens, with the money then siphoned off by bots.
This "robot listening to robot" mechanism results in small sums being stolen from artists who deserve compensation. The issue is global, with criminal organizations targeting worldwide platforms. The situation was discovered by chance, with unknown tracks appearing in top 100 charts without recognisable success. The victims are primarily minor labels and artists, who are excluded from charts and major streaming platforms.
The impact is not just financial, but also erodes trust in the industry. Italy has a legal advantage in fighting this battle, as it has regulations against computer and telematic fraud. Efforts are already showing results, with suspected tracks being removed in multiple instances.
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