Man made millions from music no one listened to

In the US, a resourceful user uploaded thousands of AI-generated songs and then deployed bots to 'listen' to them around the clock. As a result, algorithms deemed the music popular, and services paid out royalties.

Over several years, the scheme netted him over $10 million 😳

The money came from a common fund that was supposed to be distributed among real musicians. Now the scheme's author has admitted guilt and may face several years in prison.