Tag: music fraud
Bot Bucks: NC Man Admits to Streaming Scam
A North Carolina man is facing serious time after admitting to a brazen scheme to defraud music streaming services out of millions. Michael Smith, of an undisclosed location in NC, pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court today to wire fraud, a charge stemming from his elaborate use of artificial intelligence and automated bots to generate…
AI-Fueled Fraud: NC Man Admits Streaming Scam
⏱ 2 min read RELATED: Machinegun Trafficker Gets 8+ Years SEE ALSO: Charlotte Man Guilty of $2.5M Tech Firm Extortion A North Carolina man just copped a plea in Manhattan federal court, admitting he flooded music streaming services with AI-generated garbage to pocket royalty checks. Michael Smith, according to prosecutors, didn’t write a note of…
