AI music moves from novelty to mainstream

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AI music moves from novelty to mainstream

07/01/2026

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2025 is a year marked by unprecedented advancement in the applications of Artificial Intelligence across the entertainment industry, especially within the music scene. In year-end reviews of the music industry in 2025 released by major technology platforms, AI-generated music is claiming the spotlight. There's no doubt that AI is emerging as a force capable of reshaping the music market.

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