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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

🎶 Securing Creativity: Sony Music Group's Vigilance in Protecting Intellectual Property in AI Era 🎶 In the fast-paced realm where technology converges with artistic expression, safeguarding intellectual property rights is paramount. 🚀 Recently, Sony Music Group took a bold stride forward, issuing a resolute warning to tech giants and AI developers regarding the unauthorized use of its music for training artificial intelligence systems. 📝 In a firm yet forward-thinking letter sent to over 700 companies, Sony Music Group underscored the significance of copyright compliance, emphasizing the potential legal repercussions for those found in breach. This proactive approach highlights Sony's unwavering dedication to championing the rights of artists and content creators, ensuring equitable compensation and acknowledgment for their creative endeavors. 🤖 As the world embraces the transformative potential of AI, ethical navigation of this landscape is imperative. Sony's decisive stance serves as a rallying cry for transparent and ethical AI development practices, fostering a collaborative ecosystem where innovation flourishes while honoring the rights of creators. 💡 This initiative comes amidst a broader discourse within the industry about the ethical dimensions of AI's burgeoning impact on creative pursuits. Artists, industry stakeholders, and organizations are increasingly vocal in advocating for greater protection against the unauthorized use of copyrighted material, safeguarding the essence of the creative process. 🔑 At its core, this is more than just legal compliance—it's about preserving the essence of creativity and ensuring that artists receive due recognition and compensation for their contributions. Sony Music Group's bold stance sets a precedent, urging all stakeholders to uphold the values of integrity, respect, and fairness in the age of AI. 🌟 As we navigate this evolving landscape, let's continue to champion innovation while honoring the visionary creators who enrich our world. Together, we can forge a future where technology and creativity coalesce harmoniously, empowering artists and enriching our shared cultural tapestry. #IntellectualProperty #AI #Creativity #SonyMusicGroup 🎵

Music industry giant Universal Music Group is partnering with AI startup Klay Vision to develop an ethical AI music generator, which comes as the company still actively fights lawsuits filed against Suno, Udio, and Anthropic. 🔑 The partnership aims to create AI music models that ‘lessen the threat to human creators’ and open ‘new avenues for creativity and future monetization.’ 🔑 Klay Vision is actively working on a Large Music Model called KLayMM for commercial use that respects copyright and artist likeness rights. 🔑 Klay Vision is led by former Sony Music and Google DeepMind execs, with the partnership following past AI deals with YouTube's AI Incubator and SoundLabs. The music industry's largest label is taking a ‘control the narrative’ approach to AI, partnering with those willing to play by its rules and aggressively pursuing those who don't. But Hollywood and media firms have accepted that AI isn’t just a passing fad and are now quickly re-positioning for the new era of creation. #ai #technology https://lnkd.in/gJ4zHmMY

Last year, as generative AI technology began to raise concerns in the music industry, Universal Music Group (UMG) embarked on a mission to safeguard artists' interests while embracing the benefits of this emerging technology. In collaboration with the Recording Industry Association of America, UMG spearheaded the Human Artistry Campaign (HAC), advocating for responsible AI use in creative endeavors while protecting artists' rights. HAC works to establish policy frameworks that define guidelines for the ethical and responsible use of AI in creative processes, ensuring that AI technologies respect copyrights, artists' likenesses, and other intellectual property rights. UMG's CEO, Lucian Grainge, emphasizes the importance of prioritizing artists in AI integration, stating that responsible AI enhances human creativity. Through initiatives like the AI Incubator with YouTube and strategic partnerships with platforms like BandLab, UMG aims to empower artists while navigating the evolving digital landscape. Moreover, UMG is revolutionizing the royalty model in streaming platforms to better reward artists. By advocating for artist-centric payment schemes and addressing concerns over AI-generated content, UMG is reshaping the industry's financial landscape. As UMG continues its artist-centric initiatives and expands partnerships, it remains committed to strengthening artist-fan relationships and enhancing opportunities for creative expression in the digital age. David Salazar's article underscores UMG's proactive approach in championing artists' rights and fostering innovation in the music industry.

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

Global independent-labels body WIN is the latest music industry organisation to announce the principles it would like to see govern generative AI technologies. Based on a consultation with its members, the document hits on all the key lobbying demands from the industry. Use of music and related content to train AI models should be subject to copyright and requires “explicit permission in advance, including “fair and appropriate remuneration” for its creators with “fairly negotiated terms” for example. WIN believes that content generated by AI “without human creativity” should not qualify for copyright; that AI-generated content should be properly labelled; that unauthorised deepfakes need to be cracked down on; and that transparency and accountability – including record-keeping of training datasets – should be built in “at all stages” of development. Read The Full Story Here: https://lnkd.in/dnNpKsRJ #AIRegulations #CopyrightReform #musically #musicnews #readmore

𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟰% 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀' 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟭% 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀' 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟴 – that's the stark forecast from CISAC's latest report. How will the creative industries adapt? Let’s explore. CISAC (the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers), representing more than 4 million creators globally, advocates for their rights and fair remuneration, ensuring that creativity remains human-centered. 👉 The findings, based on a study by PMP Strategy, are staggering: ▪️ 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝟮𝟰% 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀 by 2028 (€4 billion annually). ▪️ 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮 𝟮𝟭% 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, totaling €4.5 billion annually. ▪️ The market for AI-generated music and audiovisual products will skyrocket from €3 billion in 2024 to €64 billion by 2028, with human-created works replaced across industries. These losses stem from #AI systems trained on human-made content, often without consent, to generate music, scripts, videos, and translations. As Björn Ulvaeus, former ABBA member and CISAC President, stated during the report's release: "Progress should not come at the expense of creators' rights. Generative AI will be the greatest revolution the creative sector has ever seen. It is unacceptable that only tech companies and legislators are at the decision-making table. We must raise our voices." 👉 The report also highlights a growing backlash: ▪️ Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Sony Music Entertainment have sued AI platforms for unauthorized use of their catalogs. ▪️ The New York Times has filed against OpenAI and Microsoft for misusing its content. ▪️ Creators worldwide demand transparency, fair use policies, and proper remuneration. While #generativeAI offers tools to inspire and assist creativity, it risks undermining the cultural and economic ecosystem unless fair regulations are implemented. Without action, we risk sidelining creators, exploiting their works, and eroding cultural diversity. The future of creativity depends on the decisions made today. How can we foster innovation while ensuring creators are respected, credited, and fairly compensated? Read the full CISAC report here: https://lnkd.in/d6jGZGPu Creativity is at a crossroads. What are your thoughts on this? Let’s discuss. #creativity #music #culture #musicindustry #innovation #future #ethics #copyright #creatorsrigts #futureofwork

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

Warner Music Group just made a big move by telling tech companies that their content can't be used to train AI without permission. This follows Sony Music Entertainment / Sony Music Publishing's lead, and it's a clear sign that the music industry is stepping up to protect artists' rights. Warner's message is simple: if you want to use their music in your AI, you need to get a license. This includes anything from reproducing and distributing to altering and creating derivative works. Both Warner and Sony are pushing back against a European regulation that allows data mining of accessible works unless creators explicitly opt out. This is where our team at Sureel AI steps in and helps creators manage this complex landscape: ✅ Opt-In/Opt-Out Management: Sureel lets artists decide if their work can be used for AI training. With our platform, creators have full control and can easily opt in or out. 🔍 Attribution Technology: If you choose to opt in, our patented technology ensures that every piece of your work used in AI outputs gets properly credited. This means you can earn from your contributions and keep control over your creations. 📊 Real-Time Adjustments: Our tools let you tweak how your contributions influence AI outputs in real-time, giving you the power to refine and optimize your creative impact. 📈 Real-Time Dashboards: For labels and managers, Sureel provides real-time dashboards that show attribution metrics across models, nations, labels, artists, genres, and more. Think of attribution share as the new, bigger market share. Our dashboards also offer performance analytics, so you can stay on top of your data and make informed decisions. As Warner CEO Robert Kyncl said, "If artists and songwriters want to lean into [AI], they should benefit from their participation. If they want to be protected, that should be their right too." Sureel is here to make that possible, giving creators the tools to protect their rights and monetize their creativity in the AI age. 🔗 Let's Chat: If you own, distribute, manage, or alter data like images, music, or voice, let's talk! We've been developing attribution technology for the past two years and are ready to help you navigate the AI landscape. credits Music Business Worldwide (https://lnkd.in/gSijx_wq)

Warner Music Group (WMG) and Sony Music have recently urged tech companies to refrain from using their music to train AI without permission. This development highlights the growing tension between the music industry and AI firms. Supporters of AI Training argue that using existing music to train AI models can lead to innovative advancements in music creation, providing new opportunities for artists and the industry as a whole. They believe that AI can be a tool for enhancing creativity and exploring uncharted musical territories. Opponents of Unauthorized Use stress the importance of protecting artists’ rights and maintaining the integrity of copyrighted material. They contend that using music without permission undermines the value of creative work and can result in legal and ethical complications. As we navigate this evolving landscape, it’s clear that a balance must be struck. Protecting artists’ rights is crucial, but so is fostering innovation in AI. How do you think we can achieve this balance? https://lnkd.in/eWc2fPCp