arXiv:2606.26111v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has enabled users to synthesize music with text prompts, combining copyrighted lyrics, AI-composed melodies, and synthetic vocals that imitate real artists. This paper examines the legal and technical dimensions of AI-based music creation (e.g., Google Gemini's music tools) under U.S. copyright law. We analyze whether a user who inputs one artist's protected lyrics into a GenAI system, directs it to use another artist's voice or style, publishes the resulting song, and monetizes it violates 17 U.S.C. S
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