Since these algorithms aren't sentient, I'd say they shouldn't have the same rights and obligations as us. Have you heard of fair playing field?

This situation can easily spiral out of control in a way that you end up with an oligarchy in music, where AI captures most of the attention, since it will be backed by those with most means to shove it in your face.

So yes, this is piracy. Hopefully the law will catch onto the ethics.