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𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤. 𝟕𝟎𝟎 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 Sony Music Entertainment has warned over 700 tech companies and streaming services not to use its music for AI training without permission. They 'suspect' 😶 some have already done so. Sony is demanding disclosure of how its music was accessed and used, setting a deadline and planning legal action if necessary. This comes amid rising concerns over copyright infringement by #AI, with services like Spotify seeing more AI-generated music. Even artists like Drake have faced criticism for using AI to mimic others. 🤷♂️ This move is a direct attack on GenAI music startups since there's no law yet requiring them to disclose their datasets. They'll use these disclosures in court and potentially pressure those who don't respond. New laws are currently being considered. Last month, California Representative Adam Schiff proposed a law requiring AI companies to disclose the songs used for training. In March, Tennessee passed a law to protect artists' rights against AI misuse. Honestly, I'm not surprised. I think music models will only thrive in the open-source community, similar to Stable Diffusion, which is also dealing with some issues. To withstand the pressure from Sony Music, you need a serious legal team backing you up. 🙌 #AICopyright #TechNews

A big thanks to Music Ally for the opportunity to contribute to this important discussion on the fight against modern audio piracy 🚨 Virginie Berger, Chief Business Development and Rights Officer at MatchTune, shares insights in the guest article on how the rise of piracy is impacting creators—and how MatchTune's CoverNet is leading the charge in identifying and tackling these infringements. With the rise of AI-generated music, vocal deepfakes, altered audio and more, protecting artists’ rights has never been more critical. CoverNet helps to tackle these infringements head-on, allowing creators to maintain control over their work and focus on what they do best—creating amazing music. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e5wBTkck #MusicTech #CopyrightProtection #AI #CoverNet #MusicIndustry

Sony Music Group took a major step to protect its intellectual property amidst the rising use of AI in the music industry. Good step, but still lots of issues to resolve for artists and remuneration of their own IP. Sony Music Entertainment, which owns prominent labels like Columbia Records, RCA Records, and Epic Records, has issued formal warnings to over 700 generative AI companies and streaming platforms. These notices prohibit the unauthorized use of Sony's diverse content—which includes audio recordings, musical compositions, lyrics, cover artwork, and metadata—without explicit licensing agreements. The initiative signals Sony's recognition of AI's potential and how it affects artists' and creators' rights (and ultimately Sony's revenues!). "Unauthorized use of SMG Content in the training, development, or commercialization of AI systems deprives SMG Companies and SMG Talent of control over and appropriate compensation for the uses of SMG Content," they said. This move aligns with broader industry concerns about the rapid proliferation of generative AI tools that can easily scrape copyrighted content to produce AI-generated music, potentially undermining human artistry. Sony's proactive measures aim to ensure that innovation within the music industry does not come at the expense of artists' and songwriters' rights. But, we will still need a longer term solution than a patchwork of firm policies. How does this move fit into the broader suite of firm responses to GenAI and the ongoing lawsuits? #genai #intellectualproperty #openai #sony https://lnkd.in/eSTcdB6M

“US performance rights organization SoundExchange says that it is developing a global artificial intelligence registry for sound recording creators and rights owners. The plan is for the registry to allow rightsholders to either opt in or opt out of having their recordings used by developers to train AI models; and for AI developers to reference the database of “authorization declarations” before ingesting recordings to train their AI.” “The PRO claims that the registry, which can be used by rightsholders on a voluntary basis, “will provide a much-needed resource for creators and rights owners to protect their rights related to the use of their content in AI models”. SoundExchange expects the AI registry to launch in Q1 2025 an will use SoundExchange’s ISRC (international standard recording code) database. The PRO noted that “while US law does not require such a reservation to protect creators’ rights, the global registry will be another tool to help AI companies properly handle their training data and to help facilitate similar protections in Europe and elsewhere”. Record labels and other rights owners would also still be able to reserve rights individually with AI companies. In July, Warner Music Group sent a letter to tech companies declaring that its content can only be used to train AI with the music company’s permission. Sony Music Group sent a letter to some 700 AI developers and digital service providers (DSPs) in May.” Read the article for more: #SoundExchange #ISRC #AI #AIModels #AIAlgorithms #AIRegistry #Global #Training #AITraining #AITools #ArtificialIntelligence #IP #IntelectualProperty #GenerativeAi #GeAi #Copyright #DerechoDeAutor #DroitdAuteur #Music #MusicBusiness #Musica #MusicIndustry #Musique #Musik #MusicBiz #RecordingRoyalties #SoundRecordings #CMOs #PROs #DSPs #InteligenciaArtificial #InteligenciaArtificialGenerativa #IntelligenceArtificielle #IntelligenceArtificielleGénérative #GenerativeKünstlicheIntelligenz #KünstlicheIntelligenz #WMG #WarnerMusicGroup #SMG #SonyMusicGroup

The AI Transparency Act: Who’s Training Who? Should AI developers be required to disclose the materials used to train their models? The music industry thinks so. Backing the proposed TRAIN Act, they’re pushing for transparency to protect creators’ rights and ensure fair use of their work. #AI #Copyright #Transparency #Legaltech

#Music Industry vs #AI ⚖️ The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence has sparked numerous debates about its implications for Intellectual property rights. In a landmark case, #Universal Music Group (UMG), #Concord Music Group, and ABKCO have taken a significant step forward in their #legal battle against AI company #Anthropic. Policymakers may need to consider new frameworks that balance #innovation with the protection of #creative rights. Although, Universal Music Group's (UMG) aggressive stance against AI-generated music is primarily driven by #business interests rather than a pure concern for #artists' #rights. In fact, UMG is collaborating with #Google to develop tools for creating AI tracks using artists' likenesses legally. 🤷🏻♂️ Read the full #Article by Vinyl Culture 📚🔗:

Another important draft law in America to tackle copyright infringement by AI companies. https://lnkd.in/eh-WvW3S "We strongly support the bill which prioritizes creators who continue to be exploited by unjust AI practices.” David Israelite President & CEO of 🇺🇸 group National Music Publishers' Association. There's no legal or moral excuse for AI or Big Tech companies accessing, training or generating #AI using digital music without permission. Doing so is simply ripping off artists & creators. Between the TRAIN Act & the COPIED Act, there is alignment with the infringement prevention & training transparency measures agreed in the EU AI Act - which gives clarity internationally. And as the many recent music industry deals by our member companies have demonstrated, legal #GenAI & #AI training is perfectly possible & there to be done. #ArtificialIntelligence #RealRights 🌎🎶

The following article is curated and summarized by ChatGPT: Sony Music Group, as the world's top music publisher, has warned over 700 companies, including tech giants like Google and Microsoft, to stop using its content for training artificial intelligence without permission. Asserting the rights of artists like Beyonce and Adele, Sony demands compliance with copyright laws and has publicly declared its music off-limits for AI training. The company seeks full control over its content and has sent letters demanding information on song usage from the accused firms, threatening legal action if they do not respond within a month. Sony's CEO highlighted this issue at the 2024 CES, emphasizing the loss of control and compensation for artists. #GenerativeAI #SonyMusicCopyright #ArtistsRights #AIContentUsage Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dBcgJsz2

Major industry players, including Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group, have expressed strong support for the TRAIN Act - a proposed US law that would require AI developers to disclose the copyrighted materials used to train their models. By advocating for this bill, the music industry is taking a proactive stance to protect the rights of creators and ensure fair compensation for the use of their work in AI training. https://lnkd.in/eh-WvW3S 👉 Interested to learn how such regulations could reshape music rights management in an AI-driven world? In this article, Russell Karp, SVP at DataArt Media & Entertainment, dives into the complexities of music ownership: https://lnkd.in/dPTUcfFj   #DataArt #DataArtMedia #musicbusiness #musicindustry #musicrights #AI

In a groundbreaking legal move, Sony Music, Warner Music, and Universal Music Group (UMG) are suing AI startups Suno AI and Uncharted Labs Inc. (Udio AI) for $350M, alleging unauthorized use of copyrighted songs in AI training (https://lnkd.in/e3eUgCMr). This case centres on claims that Suno's AI-generated tracks bear striking similarities to hits by artists like Eminem, Ed Sheeran, and ABBA, raising serious questions about copyright and AI. This lawsuit could set a vital precedent in the evolving intersection of AI and copyright law. Will the federal court find the AI generated content “transformative” for fair use defence or is the secondary use of AI generated content for a substantially similar commercial purpose to the original works as held by the US Supreme Court in Andy Warhol v. Goldsmith? Do these AI generative tools threaten to eliminate the existing market for licensing sound recordings? In a parallel to the film and TV industries, who are fighting their own battles with the implications of AI (recently: https://lnkd.in/eGtXJUqV), this case brings to mind issues such as the use of AI to generate ‘Deepfakes’, recreate actors' likenesses or generate scripts and the industries’ struggles combatting rapid growth of AI in the creative space. This case could similarly influence future legal battles over AI-generated film and TV content, reinforcing the necessity for clear regulations, protections, and ethical practices in AI development. As AI continues to revolutionize industries, it's crucial for developers to respect artists' rights and ensure fair compensation. #IntellectualProperty #AI #MusicIndustry #CopyrightLaw #Innovation #LegalTech #AIethics #CreativeRights #FilmandTV #Entertainment #EntertainmentLaw #Deepfakes #AIGenerativeTools