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🎶🤖 AI-generated music is igniting a new copyright battle in US courts, challenging the boundaries of creativity and intellectual property. As artists and record labels push back, the music industry faces a critical question: Can AI coexist with human artistry without crossing the line into theft? #AI #MusicIndustry #Copyright

You should read this post, If you have ever wondered how songwriters are compensated when their music is featured in a movie, played on the radio, or used in a commercial jingle. This is vital role of music publishers! They work behind the scenes, acting as the bridge between songwriters and the wider music industry. But what exactly do they do? Here is a breakdown of their key roles: 📌 Talent Representation: Music publishers act as agents for songwriters, securing deals to get songs recorded by artists, and placed in films, TV shows, and advertisements. 📌 Royalty Management: They ensure songwriters receive their fair share whenever their compositions are used, including collecting performance rights and mechanical royalties for reproductions (such as streaming or downloads). 📌 Copyright Administration: Music publishers handle copyright registration and protection, safeguarding the intellectual property of the songwriters they represent. 📌 Catalog Promotion: They actively promote a songwriter’s catalog to artists, producers, and music supervisors, maximizing exposure for their work. Music publishers play a vital role in supporting songwriters and ensuring a thriving music industry. They handle the business side of things, allowing creators to focus on what they do best – making great music! Want to know more? Drop a comment below and follow me Kofoworola Eze , let's chat about the fascinating world of music publishing! ___________________________________________ Hi, I am Kofoworola Eze, a music and film lawyer. I help creatives businesses thrive by protecting their interest legally.

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🚨 UMG, WMG, and Sony sue Suno and Udio. The big three labels have filed lawsuits against AI music generators Suno and Udio, alleging massive copyright infringement. They claim these companies trained their AI on protected works without permission, producing outputs that mimic famous recordings. One striking example: The lawsuits allege Suno's AI created outputs closely resembling ABBA's iconic tracks, blurring the line between AI-generated content and copyrighted music. This case tackles crucial questions about AI and music: - Copyright in the age of machine learning - Fair use boundaries - Adapting licensing models - Balancing innovation and artists' rights Our upcoming London Data Week panel on 05 July will dive into these issues with music experts and AI engineers. Don't miss it! Register here: https://lu.ma/p4n73ugv The lawsuits demand jury trials and could reshape music distribution. Read the full complaints to understand the potential industry-wide impact: https://lnkd.in/giKUHk84 #TrainingData #AI #Music #Copyright #DataLicensing #TechNews

Great analysis from Cory Doctorow on how the music industry already has signifiant issues with copyright infringement lawsuits. "... there are only so many ways of arranging English words and musical phrases, and with 60,000 new songs being released to Spotify every day, there will inevitably be some coincidental duplications of words and melodies." AI is about to make this much, much more confusing. #AIinCulture #AIMusic https://lnkd.in/gZxqDFrr

AI-Generated Music - Who Really Owns the Melody? Quick call outs: *AI's advancement might lead to the creation of new music genres by drawing on existing copyrighted works, posing significant challenges for copyright owners. *AI's growing role in music could disrupt market dynamics, particularly with AI-generated voices and styles that closely mimic well-known artists https://lnkd.in/gY_naRBr

The recent lawsuit against AI music generators for copyright infringement highlights the ethical and legal challenges in using AI for creative work. Allegedly, some companies have copied artists’ work without proper acknowledgment or compensation. This is both a legal and moral issue. Ignoring these principles can lead to legal issues and turn away consumers who value transparency and fairness. When authenticity is key, why undermine the artists who contribute to your success? This lawsuit is likely the first of many aimed at protecting intellectual property rights. It’s a wake-up call for businesses considering shortcuts that compromise integrity. Let’s ensure creativity is rewarded and every artist receives their due. https://lnkd.in/dP3wdXpf #Music #AI #Copyright #MusicIndustry

Fascinating perspective! While music critics lament Taylor Swift's prolific output, this article argues it's a sign of a healthy creative spirit and a throwback to a time when artists released music more frequently. It challenges the idea that more copyright protection always equals more creativity, suggesting that it might actually disincentivize artists who achieve financial security. #TaylorSwift #CopyrightLaw #MusicIndustry #Creativity https://lnkd.in/ga9J34zp

🎵 Music sampling has always faced difficult hurdles, every few months we see new debates and lawsuits around how artists and their work are represented in the music of others. Now it seems as if we're entering an entirely new age of sampling with the rise of AI-generated music. ⭐ In our latest Trend of the Week from Sound Signal, we take a look at one such case: the rise of AI-generated "BBL Drizzy," which has already been sampled in two hits from this year. 📖 Read an excerpt of the trend report below, and check out the full article at the link: "Is there an ethical way to credit a sample of a machine-created sample? The sample clearances around the song have been complicated. When Metro Boomin remixed “BBL Drizzy,” releasing it on SoundCloud might have been a loophole to get around copyright laws. Once Drake sampled “BBL Drizzy” on “U My Everything” for Sexyy Red’s album, the sample needed to be licensed. And although anyone can use the production because it is a royalty-free track, the licensing drama only posed more questions. Since Willonious wrote the lyrics himself, he is now credited as a songwriter on “U My Everything,” but the answer is less concrete about how it will handle artists who were used to train the software." ➡️ Read the full article here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Hff8P0 #Music #MusicIntelligence #MusicTrends #AI #AIGeneratedMusic #BBLDrizzy