Mike Smith's AI Hustle: $8M, Zero Talent Needed.

Mike Smith just pled guilty to using AI and bots to fake a BILLION streams, swindling $8M from Spotify and Apple Music. My first thought? This dude *architected* a fake empire for 8 million dollars out of thin air. Most 'creatives' can't even get 8 legit streams. I'm not saying it's right, but you gotta respect the strategic genius in finding that loophole and exploiting it. He didn't build a legacy the right way, but he sure knew how to play the game and stack wins. It makes you wonder if some of these 'platforms' even care about *real* talent.

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