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1. Deezer Daily AI Music Uploads Pass 50%
AI-generated music uploads have hit a new record on Paris-based streaming platform Deezer. In June 2026, fully AI-generated tracks accounted for over half of all new daily deliveries, averaging nearly 90,000 AI tracks per day. In response to the influx, Deezer announced plans to remove AI tracks linked to streaming fraud as well as AI uploads that generate zero streams over a six-month period.
2. YouTube Subscription Business Outpaces Advertising
Alphabet’s Q2 2026 financial report revealed that YouTube’s ad revenue grew 13% year-over-year to $11.06 billion. However, Chief Business Officer Philipp Schindler confirmed on the earnings call that YouTube’s subscription segment—driven primarily by YouTube Music and Premium—is currently growing faster than its advertising revenue.
3. Sony Music Publishing Acquires James Bond Theme Catalog Company
Sony Music Publishing (UK) Limited has acquired Monty Norman Limited, the company holding rights for the late composer behind the iconic James Bond theme. The acquisition was disclosed via official filings with the UK’s Companies House.
4. Financial Filings Reveal Details of Sony’s $1B+ Queen Acquisition
UK regulatory filings for Rock Bidco Ltd—the vehicle used by Sony Music Group to acquire Queen’s catalog—show that the entity received £1.079 billion ($1.4 billion) from its US parent company, SMG-One LLC, in its first year ending June 30, 2025.
5. Suno Confirms 2025 Data Breach Exposing 55.3 Million Accounts
AI music platform Suno confirmed a security breach dating back to November 2025. The breach was publicly cataloged by breach-notification service Have I Been Pwned, revealing that 55.3 million user accounts—including email addresses, phone numbers, and purchase records—were exposed.
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