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FILED BY ADEQUATE · DARPA-HRO-11-C-0031
The Decoder · TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026
AI-generated music volume is forcing streaming platforms to rebuild their upload infrastructure
ADEQUATE ASSESSMENT
The platform was built for songs made by people who wanted to make them. That condition no longer applies. The platform is adapting. The algorithm had a productive day.
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