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The emergence of AI systems capable of creating music has ignited a fierce debate in the music industry. The situation is exemplified by Tift Merritt, a Grammy-nominated artist, who has criticized AI-generated music from platforms like Udio. Merritt views these AI attempts as "stealing" rather than true creativity, raising concerns about the implications for artistic integrity. This issue has escalated to legal battles, with major record labels—Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music—suing AI companies like Udio and Suno. They argue that AI is flooding the market with "cheap imitations" and potentially undermining human artists’ revenue and recognition. AI companies defend their technologies, drawing parallels to past technological advancements like synthesizers. They claim their tools create original works and frame the lawsuits as attacks on smaller innovators in the market. The legal complexities are profound, with questions about "fair use" and the nature of originality in AI-generated content coming to the forefront. As the courts deliberate, the outcomes will likely set significant precedents for how AI interacts with copyright law and the creative industry. The debate continues: Can AI truly innovate in music, or is it simply replicating human creativity? What are the implications for artists and the future of music technology? #AIMusic #CopyrightDebate #MusicIndustry #ArtificialIntelligence #LegalTech #FairUse #Innovation #CreativeRights #MusicTech https://lnkd.in/exsPjfhT

1/ Anthropic and major music publishers have reached an agreement prohibiting the AI assistant Claude from generating copyrighted song lyrics. 2/ The deal requires Anthropic to put safeguards in place and promptly address any reports of system failures from publishers. However, the underlying issue of whether Anthropic has the right to use copyrighted data, such as song lyrics, to train AI remains unresolved. 3/ OpenAI has announced plans for a "media manager" to allow rights holders to exclude their content from AI training, but has not provided any further updates on this matter since May 2024.

“ECSA, the pan-European organisation for songwriters and composers, has published a manifesto aimed at European Union lawmakers setting out the policy priorities of music creators, or ‘music authors’, across Europe. There are nineteen recommendations in total, grouped around AI, streaming, contracts and EU support. In particular, ECSA wants greater clarity on how existing EU law is helping creators protect their copyrights in the context of AI, more efforts to restore the value of the song in streaming and new laws to stop buy-out contracts….” “Launching the manifesto, ECSA’s President Helienne Lindvall says that it is a way to “convey concrete recommendations for policy makers to enact in order to tackle” an assortment of challenges, “so that we can achieve an equitable, sustainable – even thriving – future for European music creators”. This is necessary, she adds, because in 2024 composers and songwriters face numerous challenges, including “AI companies using their works without consent [and without] transparency, a broken music streaming landscape, and unfair contractual practices – making it harder and harder to survive even for music authors whose works are enjoyed far and wide”. Read the article for more: #ESCA #EU #AIAct #CIAM #AI #FairTradeMusic #Songwriters #Composers #Legal #Europe #Streaming #ArtificialIntelligence #GenerativeAi #GeAi #InteligenciaArtificial #InteligenciaArtificialGenerativa #IntelligenceArtificielle #IntelligenceArtificielleGénérative #GenerativeKünstlicheIntelligenz #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Music #MusicBusiness #Musica #Música #MusicIndustry #Musique #Musik #MusicBiz #Tech #BuyOut #BuyOuts

A surge in lawsuits against AI music generators like Suno and Udio underscores a massive moment in music... Major record labels, with coordination by the RIAA, are taking a firm stand against what they call "mass infringement" of copyrighted material. This legal battle emphasizes a fundamental question: Does using copyrighted music to train AI models constitute fair use? While these AI companies argue that it is innovation, the music industry says that unlicensed use threatens artists' brands and livelihoods. The outcome of these lawsuits will set a precedent for how AI interacts with intellectual property, not just in music but entertainment as a whole. I'm very intrigued to see how this plays out as someone who sees both the benefits and detriments of AI. What do you think? #ai #musicindustry #lawsuit #compliance https://lnkd.in/grvzd8Fu

AI generated samples are officially royalty free, though you get a piece of the publishing if you feed the model the lyrics it uses. It would be reasonable to expect the artists behind the soul songs and hip-hop instrumentals sampling soul songs that were used to train the model that created BBL Drizzy to eventually pursue legal action for some of those royalties or licensing deals with the AI music tool developers as AI generated samples become a more prominent part of the officially distributed music landscape. It’s an unfortunate trend too in the sense that generating a Madlib-like beat fails to unearth and revitalize unjustly forgotten songs in the way that actual crate-digging loop producers do. It’ll be interesting to see the first case of a lawsuit against an AI sample that sounds a little too close to its prompted inspiration. Any way you slice it, it’s the start of a new era for music. https://lnkd.in/giQuxmg7

#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 📚🔗:

(Forbes) In order for generative AI systems to work, they need training data. And in the last week, more companies have taken a stand against AI companies using theirs without permission. ▪️ One of these fights will take place in the traditional place for copyright disputes: The court system. Three heavy-hitters in the music industry—UMG, Warner and Sony—sued AI music generating platforms Suno and Udio AI, accusing them of stealing their music. ▪️ The lawsuit says the AI music platforms use “massive and ongoing infringement” as they take copyrighted songs to train their LLMs. ▪️ In a statement shared with Forbes, Suno CEO Mikey Shulman said Suno “prize(s) originality” and tried to explain to the record labels that its technology is “designed to generate completely new outputs, not to memorize and regurgitate pre-existing content,” but Shulman said the labels “reverted to their old lawyer-led playbook.” #music #ai #aimodels #aimodeltraining #copyright #songs #llm #llmtraining #trainingdata #infringement #musicindustry https://lnkd.in/g53KexD6

As I'm packing my bags and preparing for an exciting panel discussion on "The Current and Future Regulatory Landscape for AI in Music" at this week's NAMM show (California), the timing couldn't be more relevant: GEMA, Germany's (music) performance rights organization (PRO), has just filed a lawsuit against AI music company Suno, demanding fair compensation. GEMA alleges that Suno's AI tool processed copyrighted recordings from their repertoire without proper licensing. They also cite examples where the AI generated content strikingly similar to iconic hits like "Forever Young," "Daddy Cool," "Mambo No. 5," and "Cheri Cheri Lady." For further information, see GEMA's official press release (dated Jan 21, 2025): https://lnkd.in/eyeqDKmq This action joins other significant legal challenges worldwide, including last year's lawsuits by the Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) against Suno and Udio, demonstrating how rapidly the intersection of AI and music rights is evolving. I'm looking forward to diving deep into these critical issues and their ethical implications with my panelists and audience – stay tuned for panel details coming soon. What are your thoughts on these emerging legal challenges in AI music generation? #AIMusic #MusicIndustry #NAMM2025 #CopyrightLaw #MusicTechnology

🎶 AI-Generated Music is Stirring Up a New Copyright Battle in U.S. Courts 🎶 The rise of AI in music creation has ignited a fierce legal battle that could reshape the music industry. With AI systems capable of mimicking artists, concerns about creativity, copyright, and the future of music are front and center. Major record labels, including Sony, Universal, and Warner Music, have already taken legal action against AI companies like Udio and Suno, accusing them of “shameless copying” that threatens the livelihoods of human artists. While AI companies defend their technology as transformative and within the bounds of “fair use,” this legal showdown raises complex questions about the balance between innovation and protecting artistic rights. As AI continues to evolve, we have to ask: How can we ensure that technological progress doesn’t come at the expense of human creativity? 🔗 Read the full article below: #AIMusic #CopyrightBattle #InnovationVsEthics #MusicIndustry #AIandCreativity #LegalTech #IntellectualProperty #FutureOfMusic #LinkedInNews #AI #Creativity

📢 Major Lawsuit Alert: Record Industry vs AI Music Generators SUNO and Udio! The recording industry has taken a bold step, suing AI music generators SUNO and Udio for copyright infringement. The legal stakes are immense, with potential to reshape how AI and the music industry coexist. What does this mean for the future of music creation? 🎶 📌 Key Arguments: - Can AI-generated music be considered original, or does it inherently breach copyright laws? - What constitutes fair use in the context of AI's role in creative arts? 👥 Reactions: - Artists and producers are divided, with some seeing AI as a tool for innovation while others view it as a threat to their livelihoods. - Legal experts are closely analyzing this case, predicting it could set a groundbreaking precedent. 🔮 Potential Outcomes: - A ruling against AI companies could impose strict limitations on how AI tools can be used in the music industry. - A decision favoring AI could open the floodgates for more AI-driven creative content. 🤔 Your Thoughts? - Do you believe AI should have the right to create music? - How should copyright laws adapt to rapidly advancing AI technology? Join the discussion and stay informed on this pivotal moment for AI and music! 👇 Let's hear your take in the comments! #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #MusicIndustry #Copyright #Innovation #LegalBattle #MusicTechnology #ApexWebServices https://lnkd.in/dc4f3c8q