AI-generated Christmas music has infiltrated popular streaming platforms this holiday season, potentially misleading millions of listeners. The issue is particularly prevalent on YouTube, where compilation videos mix authentic holiday classics with AI-generated variations.

A notable example is the YouTube channel 'Christmas Melodies,' whose video 'Best of 1950s to 1970s Christmas Carols' has accumulated over 6.4 million views. The compilation starts with legitimate songs but gradually introduces AI-modified versions, including:

• "O Little Town of Bethlehem" played over the melody of "Silent Night"
• A fabricated "Oh Holy Night" credited to "Nei Diamond" (a misspelling of Neil Diamond)
• A fake version of "The First Noel" falsely attributed to Nat King Cole

The problem extends to Spotify, where completely artificial artists have appeared on Christmas playlists. These fake artists include:

• Dean Snowfield
• North Star Notesmiths
• Sleighbelle
• Frosty Nights
• The Humbugs
• Snowdrift Sleighs
• Daniel & The Holly Jollies

These AI-generated tracks often feature MIDI-like instrumentals with unnatural vocals, yet they appear alongside legitimate holiday music on popular playlists, accumulating streams and potentially confusing listeners seeking authentic Christmas music.

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