<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>A new band called The Velvet Sundown, apparently created by AI, debuted on Spotify and quickly gained over half a million listeners with classic rock-style tracks released under the band's name.</li><li>The existence of The Velvet Sundown has sparked doubts among listeners due to the lack of verifiable information about the band's members, leading to suspicions that it is a machine creation, particularly after posts on Instagram revealed inconsistencies hinting at AI involvement.</li><li>The Velvet Sundown is not the only AI-generated music act on streaming platforms, as highlighted by host John Oliver in a recent episode, with other AI bands like The Devil Inside also releasing music. While Spotify accepts AI music without mandating disclosure, Deezer includes a disclaimer for AI-created tracks.</li><li>The proliferation of AI in music creation raises questions about transparency and the distinction between art created by humans versus machines, with efforts needed to ensure listeners can differentiate between AI-generated content and traditional human art.</li></ul>

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