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SoundCloud says it's never trained AI using artists' work after getting called out for terms of use change


SoundCloud quietly updated its terms in 2024 to add that content uploaded to the platform may be used to train artificial intelligence.

The outrage came after tech ethicist Ed Newton-Rex(via TechCrunch) spotted a change to SoundCloud's terms that was made in February 2024 seemingly without notifying users. "Any future AI tools will be built for artists to enhance discovery, protect rights, and expand opportunities," SoundCloud posted on Reddit. Just a few months ago, though, SoundCloud introduced a suite of AI tools geared toward music creation, on top of three others it had announced earlier that year.

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