Is Streaming Fraud a Victimless Crime? Facing Prison Time, Streaming Fraudster Michael Smith Argues Fake Streams ‘A Drop in the Ocean’ for Artist Royalties

Attorneys for streaming fraudster Michael Smith request probation rather than prison time for their client, downplaying the severity of his crimes. Michael Smith, the man who generated millions by mass-uploading AI-generated songs and garnering billions of plays, has pled guilty to a single count of wire fraud and was forced to pay over $8 million […]