In a recent incident, a scammer managed to sell fake Frank Ocean tracks that were AI-generated for thousands of dollars. The tracks were sold on underground music collector communities, and many fans were deceived by the scam. This highlights the significant impact of AI on the music industry, with scammers taking advantage of fans’ eagerness for new and unreleased music from their favourite artists. The scammer, known as mourningassasin, admitted to using AI to create the fake tracks, claiming that they leaked a genuine track initially to establish credibility before selling their AI-generated fakes. The scammer made approximately $13,000 from the fraudulent sales. This incident raises concerns about the future of leaked music communities and the difficulty in verifying the authenticity of tracks. The scammer’s actions have damaged the credibility of these communities. The article also mentions other instances of AI-generated music gaining traction, including a fake Travis Scott album and Spotify’s removal of thousands of AI-generated songs from its platform. The increasing sophistication of AI poses challenges for artists, record labels, and fans who struggle to distinguish between genuine and AI-generated tracks.
