2023 Recorded Music Sales Jump 8% To $17.1B Fueled By Streaming; Vinyl Up Again

Now hear this: Sales of recorded music in the U.S. grew for the eighth consecutive year in 2023, with streams accounting for a dominant 84% and vinyl up by double digits again, the RIAA said in its full-year report released Tuesday. The sector overall grew by 8% over 2022 to $17.1 billion. Streaming continued to … Read more

House Lawmakers Propose Bill To Curb Unauthorized AI Deepfakes – Deadline

House lawmakers introduced legislation to try to curb the unauthorized use of deepfakes and voice clones. The legislation, the No AI Fraud Act, is sponsored by Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL), Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA), Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-TX), Rep. Joe Morelle (D-NY) and Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA). The legislation would give individuals more control over … Read more