Is Your Data Safe from AI Scraping? Spoiler: Probably Not.

Is your “public” information and data training Big Tech’s AI without your knowledge? Chris Castle explores AI data scraping and how tech giants often blur the line between “publicly available” and “free for the taking.”

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MORE MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: GoldState Music raises $500M • Stream ad rev lags • Pollstar Live! wraps • Deezer updates • A24 Music? • More

Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above

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your morning coffee podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Superfan revenue • NO FAKES Act • a ‘View’ on the Internet • True Tickets • More

Episode 244 of the Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE.

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TICKET Act Live Nation

Live Nation supports TICKET Act, Independents Do Not

Live Nation has thrown its weight behind the TICKET Act, a bill that in its current form leading independent live music trade groups say will not fix ticket the current ticket resale system.

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How to Make the Most of your Spotify Artist Profile

Unlock the full potential of your Spotify Artist profile with these expert tips to boost your music, increase followers, drive concert sales, and more. 

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MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: new TikTok deadline as China blocks deal, investors sue • Spotify Loud & Clear update • AXE Fest cancels • Groover updates • Aiode joins Abby Road • More

MONDAY 4.7.25 • Music Business News updated continuously under MORE NEWS above & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS

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music sustainability alliance and summit

Join the Music Sustainability Summit this month in LA

The Music Sustainability Summit 2025 has been announced for Wednesday, April 16, in Los Angeles. The summit, organized by the Music Sustainability Alliance, was rescheduled from February because of the LA fires.

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Trump, Kid Rock launch all government BOTS Act Enforcement

Chris Castle looks at how President Trump is taking on ticket scalpers with a new executive order that calls for all government BOTS Act enforcement. Could this finally stop bots from snatching up concert tickets and driving up prices?

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your morning coffee podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Music subscriptions • Are artists better off? • inside SoundCloud stats • More

Episode 242 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE: Episode 242 Listen on your favorite. Continue reading

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Spotify Streaming Malthusian Trap

Can Price Segmentation Avoid A Music Streaming Malthusian Trap?

The music streaming industry is at a breaking point, with artists facing dwindling payouts in an expanding market. Can price segmentation be the solution to avoid the music streaming Malthusian trap and restore fairness for creators?

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