AI-Generated Copy of Musical Artist Files Copyright Claim Against the Original Human Creator

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A viral thread (50 HN points) documents a case where an AI-generated reproduction of a musician's work was used to file a copyright claim against the original human artist's content. The incident highlights a growing pattern where AI-generated content is weaponized through automated DMCA systems to demonetize or remove legitimate creators' work, exploiting platforms' tendency to side with claimants by default.