AI-generated EP appeared under verified Spotify profile of Final Fantasy composer Kumi Tanioka

A fully AI-generated EP titled 'A Village Built on Wind' appeared on Spotify under Kumi Tanioka's verified artist profile. The Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles composer stated on X on 19 August 2026: "This album is definitely not something I made." YouTube Music confirmed the tracks as AI-generated. Her publisher, Digital Sonic Design, said the case exploits systemic vulnerabilities in streaming platforms' attribution systems.