A Short History of AI-Generated Music: From ‘Fake Drake’ to Blockbuster Legal Settlements
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By Kristin Robinson
Published on March 17, 2026.
The author outlines a brief history of AI-generated music, starting with the popularization of Ghostwriter's "Heart On My Sleeve" in 2003, which sparked a major conversation about the use of AI in popular music. Since then, headlines about AI music have been high-profile, with major music companies engaging in $500 million copyright infringement lawsuits against Suno and Udio and more professional musicians integrating AI technology into their songwriting sessions. The author suggests that the music business is eager to capitalize on the lucrative revenue opportunities.
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