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NMPA Inks Deals With Udio & KLAY, Marking First Industry-Wide Licensing Pacts With Major AI Music Firms

At the NMPA's annual meeting, president and CEO David Israelite also warned against streaming fraud threats due to the surge in AI use.

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Hate That I Made You Love Me

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Swim

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Billie Jean

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1

Malcolm Todd

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Dexter And The Moonrocks

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