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More than five years after *Intruder*, Gary Numan is preparing to return to the studio with artificial intelligence on his mind, and he admits the pressure of making his next album has never been greater.

Stella Parton has criticised the flood of AI-generated material and misinformation surrounding her sister Dolly Parton's death, asking the public to show greater compassion while her family grieves.

Boy George has defended his controversial pro-Israel song We Will Dance Again, saying artificial intelligence allowed him to make the track without the objections he expected from human musicians.

Boy George has launched Artist Included, a new music and technology company that aims to help legacy artists create new master recordings using artist approved artificial intelligence, debuting with a newly recorded version of Culture Club's classic hit "Karma Chameleon".

APRA AMCOS says works by artists including Kylie Minogue, Midnight Oil, Crowded House and Lorde have been identified in leaked AI training datasets, reigniting debate over copyright protections and licensing for artificial intelligence platforms.

Rick Beato, the producer, educator and one of YouTube's most influential music commentators, will visit Australia and New Zealand for a series of live shows in October 2026.

APRA AMCOS and SOCAN have issued a joint statement during the visit of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Australia, urging governments to ensure songwriters and composers are protected as Artificial Intelligence reshapes the global creative economy.