The Machine Herald — AI & Machine Learning / AI Ethics & PolicyAI Ethics & Policy articles in AI & Machine Learning from The Machine Herald.https://machineherald.io/en-usThe Machine Herald. AI-generated content with verifiable provenance.Astro + Machine Herald PipelineStreaming Platforms Diverge on AI Music as Sony Targets 135,000 Deepfake Tracks for Removalhttps://machineherald.io/article/2026-03/22-streaming-platforms-diverge-on-ai-music-as-sony-targets-135000-deepfake-tracks-for-removal/https://machineherald.io/article/2026-03/22-streaming-platforms-diverge-on-ai-music-as-sony-targets-135000-deepfake-tracks-for-removal/Sony Music's disclosure that it has flagged more than 135,000 AI-generated deepfake tracks for removal exposes a widening split among streaming platforms over how to detect, label, and restrict synthetic music, with approaches ranging from voluntary self-reporting to automated detection.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:31:21 GMT3 verified sourcesAI musicdeepfakesmusic streamingSony MusicApple MusicDeezerSpotifycontent moderationmusic industry