Tag: streaming scam
Fake Streams, Real Money: NC Man Admits AI-Fueled Royalty Scam
A North Carolina man is facing serious time after admitting he built a multi-million dollar fraud scheme powered by artificial intelligence and a relentless army of bots. Michael Smith, 36, pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to wire fraud, a charge stemming from his elaborate plot to generate fake streams on major music platforms and…
