The AI music market is rapidly expanding, projected to reach $6.2 billion by 2025. While AI technology is transforming how music is created, discovered, and consumed, it also raises critical concerns about copyright, cultural appropriation, and artist livelihoods. Explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of music.

Reply has announced two international AI-focused competitions for 2025—one for music, tied to Kappa FuturFestival in Turin, and one for film, premiering in Venice with Mastercard. Aimed at young creatives, the contests highlight AI’s role in storytelling, sound, and visuals, with awards recognizing innovation, design, and social impact.

Amazon’s recent Alexa Plus demo featuring Suno, an AI-driven song generator, has unexpectedly triggered a major copyright clash with the music industry. With lawsuits from top labels and concerns over fair use, the integration raises questions about the legality of AI-generated music and Amazon’s alliances with rights holders.