Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) announce a licensing agreement that lets Spotify Premium subscribers create AI-generated covers and remixes of songs from participating UMG artists and songwriters. Multiple outlets report that the feature will be tied to consent: only artists and rightsholders who opt in will be included. Spotify positions the initiative as “artist-centric,” emphasizing that participating creators receive compensation and credit, with revenue sharing for both the original performers and songwriters when fans generate licensed content. Several sources describe the offering as a new AI remix and cover tool available as a paid add-on for Premium users, with some reporting that subscribers will pay an extra fee. Coverage also notes that Spotify previously restricted AI outputs derived from a specific artist’s work without explicit authorization, while broader AI uploads have existed. Articles further contextualize the move as part of increasing competition with major AI music startups, which have also signed deals with record labels. The companies present the deal as creating a legal pathway for fan-made AI music using catalog content, paired with monetization and discovery opportunities for participating talent.