https://freerepublic.com/tag/aitheft/ en-us Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:45:38 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4385861/posts A viral hit called “Run Run River” turned out to be an AI-tweaked clone of SoCal reggae band Stick Figure’s 2019 song, earning bootleggers thousands without credit or consent. The case exposes a flood of cheaply made, often fraudulent AI tracks on major streaming platforms, siphoning royalties, overwhelming detection systems and blurring the line between fan remix and scam. As labels and streamers race to monetize AI-powered tools, independent artists warn that weak guardrails, murky attribution and whack-a-mole enforcement could reshape music’s economy. The SoCal reggae act Stick Figure is, in a way, glad the single “Run Run River” made... Los Angeles Times https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4385861/posts#comment Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:45:38 GMT