In a move to protect its artist, Sony has requested AI deepfakes to be taken off streaming platforms. Sony Music has requested the removal of more than 135,000 tracks that impersonate its artists using AI-generated “deepfake” technology. The recordings appeared on streaming platforms and falsely claimed to feature well-known acts including Beyoncé, Queen, and Harry Styles, according to a report by BBC News. These tracks are created using generative AI tools that can replicate an artist’s voice and style. Sony says this type of content is causing “direct commercial harm to legitimate recording artists” and is becoming more common as…