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ZDNET’s key takeaways
- An AI-generated artist got a $3 million record deal.
- A human artist uses AI platform Suno to generate the persona.
- Creative industries continue to sue AI companies.
An AI-generated musician persona run by a human R&B artist has received a $3 million record deal — amidst several lawsuits targeting AI companies encroaching on creative industries.

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