# Sony Music Files 260k AI Deepfake Takedowns

> Sony Music has filed 260k takedown notices for AI deepfakes of artists.
- Title: Sony Music Files 260k AI Deepfake Takedowns · Music Ally
- Summary: Sony Music has filed 260k takedown notices for AI deepfakes of artists. Sony Music has filed over 260,000 takedown notices for AI-generated deepfakes of…
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- Source: Music Ally — https://musically.com/2026/10/05/sony-music-has-now-filed-260k-takedowns-of-ai-deepfake-tracks
- Author: Stuart Dredge
- Published: 2026-10-05T11:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sony music, ai deepfakes, takedown notices, music industry, policymakers, deepfake legislation, music, business, technology
## Sony Music's Deepfake Takedown Count
Sony Music reported over 75,000 AI-generated deepfakes of artists in March 2025.
## 260k Takedown Notices Filed
Sony Music has filed more than 260,000 takedown notices for AI deepfakes, nearly double the previous total in six months.
## Motivation for Takedowns
Sony Music wants more support from policymakers to address the growing problem of AI-generated deepfakes.
## Deepfake Threats to Artists
Artists face scams using AI to impersonate them, including Martina McBride and Taylor Swift.
## AI Deepfake Scams
TikTok saw phishing scams using Taylor Swift and Rihanna as bait for AI-generated deepfakes.
## Legislative Efforts
The US is working on the 'No Fakes Act' to tackle non-consensual deepfakes after it ran out of time in 2024.
## Key takeaway

Sony Music has filed over 260,000 takedown notices for AI-generated deepfakes of artists to combat the growing threat of non-consensual deepfakes.