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How Two Musicians Fought Back Against Stealing AI Artists’ Songs

December 16, 2025

Published by: Joseph Yosick

A close-up of a guitarist playing an acoustic guitar

For a few years now, musicians have been accusing AI systems of copying their songs without permission. In one case, two artists decided to turn the situation around rather than just complain about it.

After hearing an AI-generated track that closely resembled their work, these musicians recorded a cover of the AI’s version. The result blurred the line between original and imitation. It also highlighted how strange and unsettled the creative landscape has become.