LA Times: ‘We were just being ripped off’: Musicians lost thousands after AI bootleggers stole their song
"...A viral hit called “Run Run River” turned out to be an AI-tweaked clone of SoCal reggae band Stick Figure’s 2019 song, earning bootleggers thousands without credit or consent.... The case exposes a flood of cheaply made, often fraudulent AI tracks on major streaming platforms, siphoning royalties, overwhelming detection systems and blurring the line between fan remix and scam...."
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2026-06-09/stick-figure-ai-bootleg-streaming
