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Streaming services like Apple Music, Spotify, and Tidal allow users to listen to music online without owning the files. They pay royalties to artists and labels based on plays. Their decision to label AI music reflects their role as key gatekeepers and distributors in the modern music industry, shaping how we consume audio.
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