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ElevenLabs Unveils Music V2: A New Era For AI-Driven Music Composition

ElevenLabs introduced Music V2, an updated version of its AI music-generation model designed to support more advanced genre transitions, song structure editing and multilingual audio generation. The release expands the company’s capabilities in AI-generated music production as competition intensifies across the broader generative audio market.

Advanced Genre-Switching Capabilities

According to ElevenLabs, Music V2 can transition between multiple music genres within a single track, including combinations involving opera, heavy metal and rap. Music V2 also supports both vocal and instrumental composition while allowing users to incorporate sound effects and more complex audio arrangements. The updated model replaces the company’s earlier music-generation system, launched approximately 10 months ago.

Enhanced Composition And Customization

Users can create longer-form compositions by generating separate sections, including intros, verses and choruses. Individual parts of a track can also be regenerated through text prompts without modifying the entire composition. ElevenLabs said the model includes improvements involving multilingual generation, vocal flexibility and more detailed arrangement control.

Driving Innovation In The AI Music Landscape

The launch comes as major technology companies continue expanding their presence in AI-generated music and audio tools. Companies including Google, Stability AI and Suno have also introduced systems capable of producing longer and more complex music tracks. Recent developments across the sector have included AI-generated cover songs, section-based editing tools and music video generation features.

Commercial Licensing And Strategic Partnerships

ElevenLabs said Music V2 was trained using licensed data and is approved for commercial use. The company positioned licensing agreements as an important component of its strategy, as legal disputes surrounding copyright and training data continue affecting parts of the AI music industry. Music V2 is currently available through the company’s ElevenCreative platform, while additional music production tools are expected to be integrated into ElevenMusic and the upcoming ElevenAPI service.

Temu Faces €200 Million Fine Over EU Risk Assessment Shortcomings

Regulatory Repercussions For Risk Management Lapses

Temu was fined €200 million by the European Commission for failing to implement adequate risk assessment measures under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The penalty targets the company’s handling of illegal and unsafe products sold through its platform and reflects growing regulatory scrutiny of large online marketplaces operating in the European Union.

Inadequate Risk Assessment Framework

According to the Commission, Temu relied on general e-commerce industry data rather than platform-specific evidence when assessing risks linked to illegal or dangerous products. Regulators said the company failed to properly identify, analyze and evaluate systemic risks facing EU consumers. The investigation focused on risks associated with products including electronic chargers, baby toys and jewellery sold through the platform.

Alarming Safety Concerns

A mystery shopping exercise conducted during the investigation identified multiple safety violations involving products purchased through Temu. Several electronic chargers reportedly failed EU safety standards, with some overheating or catching fire during testing. Authorities also identified choking hazards and dangerous chemicals in baby toys, while some jewellery products were found to contain misleading labels or fail to comply with EU product regulations.

Design Flaws And Systemic Shortcomings

The probe extended beyond isolated product failures to examine the overall efficacy of Temu’s systems. The Commission highlighted that the platform’s use of recommendation systems and influencer-led promotion programs may inadvertently propagate the circulation of illegal products. Such systemic deficiencies represent a serious breach of obligations under the DSA.

Mandated Action And Future Compliance

Temu has until August 28, 2026, to submit an action plan outlining how it intends to strengthen risk assessment procedures and improve seller and product verification systems. The Commission said the company must introduce more advanced and evidence-based compliance measures to meet regulatory requirements. Temu described the fine as disproportionate and said improvements had already been implemented following the original 2024 assessment. European regulators indicated that additional sanctions remain possible if further violations or compliance failures are identified.

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