Morning Brew Daily Fake AI Artist Goes Viral on Spotify & More Americans Are Surviving Cancer
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Jan 15, 2026 The hosts dive into the controversy of Sienna Rose, an artist possibly created by AI, sparking discussions on transparency in the music industry. They analyze China's record trade surplus and the minimal effects of tariffs. The average age of new hires is rising, reflecting demographic changes. Excitingly, cancer survival rates are hitting record highs, thanks to advances in treatment and screening. Finally, they tackle Verizon's outage and the impact of high-end sales strategies in airlines, wrapping up with a thrilling moment from the Australian Open.
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Streaming Algorithms Are Amplifying AI Music
- Spotify's discovery algorithm is recommending AI-created songs that mimic real artists, raising fairness and transparency concerns.
- Listeners want clear labeling and control, with 80% asking for AI music to be identified and 72% wanting to know when recommendations are AI-made.
Listeners Want Transparency Over Separation
- Most listeners can't reliably tell AI songs from human ones, but they still want transparency.
- Polls show about half would filter AI music out while a sizable share would accept it if clearly labeled.
China's Export Machine Found New Markets
- China recorded an unprecedented $1.2 trillion trade surplus in 2025 by routing exports beyond the U.S. and into new markets.
- Tariffs on China reduced U.S. imports but Beijing offset losses by expanding sales to Africa, Southeast Asia, the EU, and Latin America.
