"Streaming has gutted the middle class of artists, shifting rewards to those who own catalogues at scale — micro-pennies mean little to those with three albums, but can mean a lot to labels with 30,000. AI, too, relies on scale: the more quality data you hoard, the more valuable your asset for licensees. Once again, this leaves independent artists sidelined with little voice or influence over the emerging tech that can define their future. And if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu." Read our Communications Director Declan McGlynn wrote an op-ed for Music Tech Magazine on the latest lawsuits in AI and music, the good news and the bad news and what they might mean for artists if and when a settlement is reached ✍🏻 https://lnkd.in/euGZ5rAz
Voice-Swap’s Post
More Relevant Posts
-
New Post: Music and Big Tech Lobbyists Ramp Up Rhetoric as Europe’s AI Act Enters Final Talks - https://lnkd.in/gZyuKjHn - LONDON — Representatives of the creative industries are urging legislators not to water down forthcoming regulations governing the use of artificial intelligence, including laws around the use of copyrighted music, amid fierce lobbying from big tech companies. On Wednesday (Dec. 6), policy makers from the European Union Parliament, Council and European Commission will meet in Brussels to negotiate the final text of the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act – the world’s first comprehensive set of laws regulating the use of AI. The current version of the AI Act, which was provisionally approved by Members of European Parliament (MEPs) in a vote in June, contains several measures that will help determine what tech companies can and cannot do with copyright protected music works. Among them is the legal requirement that companies using generative AI models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Anthropic’s Claude 2 (classified by the EU as “general purpose AI systems”) provide summaries of any copyrighted works, including music, that they use to train their systems. Related Sony Music Says Platforms Are Using Loopholes to ‘Drag Their Feet’ on Nearly 10,000 Deepfake… 12/05/2023 The draft legislation will also force developers to clearly identify content that is created by AI, as opposed to human works. In addition, tech companies will have to ensure that their systems are designed in such a way that prevents them from generating illegal content. While these transparency provisions have been openly welcomed by music executives, behind the scenes technology companies have been actively lobbying policymakers to try and weaken the regulations, arguing that such obligations could put European AI developers at a competitive advantage. “We believe this additional legal complexity is out of place in the AI Act, which is primarily focused on health, safety, and fundamental rights,” said a coalition of tech organizations and trade groups, including the Computer and Communications Industry Association, which counts Alphabet, Apple, Amazon and Meta among its members, in a joint statement dated Nov. 27. In the statement, the tech representatives said they were concerned “about the direction of the current proposals to regulate” generative AI systems and said the EU’s proposals “do not take into account the complexity of the AI value chain.” Related Listeners Remain Wary of AI in
Music and Big Tech Lobbyists Ramp Up Rhetoric as Europe’s AI Act Enters Final Talks
shipwr3ck.com
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
Google and Universal Music Discuss Making an AI Tool To Replicate Artists' Voices: According to the Financial Times, Universal Music Group and Google are considering developing a tool that people can use to create AI-generated music using popular artists' voices and melodies. Gizmodo reports: Under the licensing deal, the relevant copyright owners would be paid for the use of their likeness and would have the option to opt in to give UMG and Google permission to license AI-generated music using their voice, per the FT. Google and UMG are in the early stages of negotiations over creating the deepfake tool, and there aren't currently any plans to immediately launch it. Robert Kyncl, the CEO of Warner Music Group, voiced his opposition to deepfake technology in a conference earnings call on Tuesday, saying artists should always have a choice if they'll allow their likeness to be used. "There's nothing more precious to an artist than their voice," Kyncl said in the call, "and protecting their voice is protecting their livelihood and protecting their persona." Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Google and Universal Music Discuss Making an AI Tool To Replicate Artists' Voices
entertainment.slashdot.org
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
As the debate over AI's impact on the music industry's future intensifies, news about entities such as Universal Music Group pulling their music from TikTok highlights the complex relationship between AI, artist rights, and royalties. Click the article below to learn more about AI's influence on the music industry and how the industry and politicians are working together to protect artists' rights. https://lnkd.in/gtN38VBg
How an AI feud is roiling the music industry
aol.com
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
AI and Music The role of AI in music generation is transforming the landscape of the music industry, bringing both exciting opportunities and significant challenges. Major labels like Universal, Sony, and Warner are increasingly integrating AI into their music production processes. AI can compose original music, provide artists with innovative tools to experiment with new sounds, and even resurrect the voices of legendary artists for new collaborations. This technological advancement promises to democratize music creation, allowing anyone with a computer to produce high-quality music, thereby opening doors for aspiring musicians worldwide . However, the rise of AI in music generation is not without its drawbacks. One of the primary concerns is the potential loss of human touch and emotional depth in music. While AI can mimic styles and generate technically proficient compositions, it lacks the emotional nuances and personal experiences that human artists bring to their work. Additionally, there are ethical considerations regarding the use of AI-generated music. Questions about intellectual property rights and the authenticity of AI-created art are hotly debated, with some arguing that AI music could undermine the value of human creativity and artistry . Despite these concerns, the integration of AI in music generation is likely to continue growing, driven by the benefits of efficiency and creativity it offers. AI can help artists overcome creative blocks, suggest new directions for their work, and handle tedious production tasks, allowing them to focus more on the artistic aspects of music creation. As the technology evolves, it will be crucial for the industry to address the ethical and creative challenges it presents, ensuring that AI serves as a tool to enhance human creativity rather than replace it. #AIinMusic #MusicIndustry #ArtificialIntelligence #MusicProduction #InnovationInMusic source: https://lnkd.in/dwmN6QBA
Universal, Sony, Warner Sue AI Music Startups
perplexity.ai
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
Google and Universal Music Discuss Making an AI Tool To Replicate Artists' Voices: According to the Financial Times, Universal Music Group and Google are considering developing a tool that people can use to create AI-generated music using popular artists' voices and melodies. Gizmodo reports: Under the licensing deal, the relevant copyright owners would be paid for the use of their likeness and would have the option to opt in to give UMG and Google permission to license AI-generated music using their voice, per the FT. Google and UMG are in the early stages of negotiations over creating the deepfake tool, and there aren't currently any plans to immediately launch it. Robert Kyncl, the CEO of Warner Music Group, voiced his opposition to deepfake technology in a conference earnings call on Tuesday, saying artists should always have a choice if they'll allow their likeness to be used. "There's nothing more precious to an artist than their voice," Kyncl said in the call, "and protecting their voice is protecting their livelihood and protecting their persona." Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Google and Universal Music Discuss Making an AI Tool To Replicate Artists' Voices
entertainment.slashdot.org
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
Trial Attorney | Commercial Litigation, Entertainment Law | Specialized in Cryptocurrency, Blockchain & Cannabis | Accomplished FinTech and Cannabis Advisor
Envision an era where music lovers can immerse themselves in the latest tracks by their favourite artists, regardless of time or location. This proposition seems captivating, doesn't it? Artificial Intelligence holds the potential to generate rhythms that mirror the distinct musical style and vocal nuances of celebrated artists. However, the rising popularity of such technology could potentially pose a serious threat to the demand for original content in the industry. This has raised alarm bells at Universal Music Group, an institution that has fostered the careers of eminent artists such as Drake and The Weeknd. This concern is amplified by the remarkable success of virtual bands, combined with the surge of genres such as Afrobeats and K-pop. Let's delve deeper into the implications of this phenomenon. Visualize a future where fans manufacture and disseminate simulated tracks of their favourite artists, thereby diluting the impact of new releases. From an ethical standpoint, this scenario may contradict the principles of fairness and equity. In light of this, a potential agreement is being considered between Google and UMG, whereby deepfakes would be licensed exclusively with the artist's consent. This concept was brought to life by Grimes, who provided her fans with a glimpse into the world of AI-generated music. To sum up, it is crucial for record companies to strike a balance between capitalizing on AI-generated music while protecting the work and reputation of their artists. The advent of deepfake technology in the music industry – a beneficial breakthrough or a potential disruption? https://lnkd.in/gKnNf7Wv
Will Universal and Warner be able to overcome the problems with licensing ‘Deepfakes’ of their artists?
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
In the UK, a cross-party group of MPs and Lords (the APPG on Music) has launched an inquiry into AI and the music industry. They will publish a report including practical and legislative suggestions for AI. 🎵 The same group has previously released the "Let the Music Move – A New Deal for Touring" report on UK musicians touring the EU post-Brexit. 🎛 There are a number of music-specific issues which I think it would be helpful for them to cover: - The potential lack of protection under UK law against 'voice clones' and 'soundalikes'. 🤖 - Whilst purely AI-generated works such as compositions are (generally) not protected in the UK, AI-generated sound recordings are protected. I haven't seen much coverage of how this partial protection could affect the relationship between music publishing and recording in the industry. This is a different framework, for example, from other rightsholders such as (non-music) publishing. 💿 - The role of contracts, including recording and publishing agreements, between music makers and rightsholders and whether the current law provides sufficient protection for artists and rightsholders. 📜 - The remuneration of AI-generated music on streaming services, and, in particular, the potential for the influx of such content to facilitate streaming fraud. 🤑 It will also be interesting to see how this industry-specific group works alongside, or against, the current working group at the UK IPO which has the (unenviable) task of coming up with a fair standard licensing model for AI training which meets the needs of both rightsholders and AI companies (due to be published later this year). 🤜 🤛 Get in touch with Bray & Krais Solicitors if you want to discuss. #music #musicai #musiccopyright #intellectualproperty #copyrightai #musicbusiness #musicindustry UK Music Ltd https://lnkd.in/ehhWqnv4
Cross-Party Group Of Parliamentarians Launch Inquiry Into AI and The Music Industry - UK Music
https://www.ukmusic.org
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
We build Generative AI teams | Conversational AI | Speech & Language | LLM | Video AI | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Founder @ techire ai | Recruiter for 10+ years | Staffing | Exec Search | Start up Advisor
The world’s biggest record companies (Sony Music, UMG, Warner Records) are suing the generative music start-ups Suno and Udio. They accuse these AI music start-ups of copyright infringement, claiming that they are unfairly using the works of many well-known artists. Not only this, but they also provide evidence that both start-ups trained their models using the record companies' music. The evidence shows outputs that are very close in pitch and rhythm to many well-known tracks. The record companies further claim that this is not fair use but wholesale theft of copyrighted material, and they argue that it could threaten the entire music ecosystem. As such, the record companies are seeking damages of up to $150,000 per track — which could quickly spiral into enough to wipe out these start-ups, despite their heavy funding. However, I suspect the record companies are doing this to a) prove a point b) pave the way for them to generate revenues through licensing deals so AI companies can train their models. Many artists are concerned about their career work being copied unfairly and used for profit by others. Even if AI companies start paying record companies to license their music, how much of this will the artists see? What do you think the outcome of this will be? #generativeai #musicai #lawsuit
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
The music industry faces a new challenge: AI's role in creativity. But this isn't the first time technology has disrupted the industry. Two key lessons to the AI controversy: Stealing copyrighted music is bad for business, and licensing content can be a win-win for all stakeholders. Protecting your intellectual property is crucial no matter where you stand on AI's involvement in music creation. To ensure no one is "stealing apples from your cart," read Joe Rust's latest insight, "When Is Fair Use…Fair?" for guidance on navigating this complex issue. https://lnkd.in/e9wqqSyr. #yourworldworthmore
https://pragermetis.co/3xPmv4i
https://pragermetis.com
To view or add a comment, sign in