Talks

Streaming fraud is a growing threat to the music industry—impacting royalties, charts, and artist livelihoods. This three-part session brings together rights holders, legal experts, distributors, and tech professionals to break down the issue from all sides.

Part 1: The Problem

Explore how streaming and copyright fraud occurs through tactics like fake listens, AI misuse, account takeover, artist impersonation, and royalty diversion—and how these schemes harm artists and the industry.

Part 2: The Consequences and Solutions

Hear from legal and law enforcement experts on growing scrutiny, criminal liability, and how fraud investigations are unfolding within music. Learn about legal risks, including wire fraud, money laundering, and willful blindness.  Industry and compliance leaders will share emerging tools and best practices—from AI monitoring to identity and content verification to intercompany collaboration—to detect fraud, protect artists, and ensure transparency.