The promise of AI in music is immense, offering tools that can spark creativity and lower the barrier to production. However, a darker side has emerged, threatening the very ecosystem of music streaming. It’s a problem not just of quality, but of quantity and economic manipulation, where the system that’s supposed to support artists could be exploited on a massive scale. Imagine millions of songs being created in an instant, not by passionate artists, but by algorithms. Now imagine these songs being streamed by bots, not real fans, siphoning money directly from the pockets of human musicians. This isn't a sci-fi plot; it's what happened when the AI music company Boomy clashed with Spotify, revealing a critical vulnerability in the streaming world. This episode unpacks this crucial case and what it means for the future of music. In This Episode, We Ask: * Why did Spotify suddenly remove tens of thousands of AI-generated songs? * What is "stream manipulation" and how does it threaten the income of human artists? * Is the real problem the quality of AI music, or the sheer quantity? * How can millions of AI tracks distort the entire streaming economy? * Are bots listening to AI music more than humans are? * What are platforms doing to fight back against this AI-driven fraud? * Could a new royalty model be the key to saving music streaming? * Is AI an enemy to musicians, or can it be a powerful creative partner? Follow my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chenran818 Listen to my music on Apple Music, Spotify or other platforms: https://ffm.bio/chenran818