# The Great AI Band Scam: Rockin’ and Rollin’ in the Wrong Direction!
Well, grab your air guitars, folks! It appears that one ambitious North Carolinian took “fake it till you make it” to a whole new level. Meet Michael Smith, a man accused of using artificial intelligence to not just create band names, but an entire fake music empire. Who knew that not just musicians, but also snagging millions from unsuspecting listeners could be a side effect of AI? Let’s break down this melodious mess!
## Key Points of the Article
– **Who’s in the Spotlight?**: Michael Smith, 52, a self-proclaimed musical maestro from North Carolina.
– **The Allegations**: Smith is accused of creating a staggering number of fake bands using AI to churn out music that never actually rocked any real stages.
– **The Cash Grab**: By introducing listeners to these “new” artists, he allegedly siphoned off millions of dollars like a musical vacuum cleaner.
– **The Tools of Deception**: Smith reportedly used AI technology to generate not just the music but also the marketing and online presence for his faux-artist roster.
– **Law Enforcement Strikes a Chord**
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https://futurism.com/man-arrested-fake-bands-streams-ai
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