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Sony warns tech companies: Don't use our music to train your AI

Sony Music Group is emphasizing the importance of obtaining permission before using its artists' music for training generative AI tools. [ more ]

Futurism

2 weeks ago

Artists Sue Google Over Its AI Image Generator

AI data scraping faces legal challenges in copyright protection, with artists suing Google for alleged copyright infringement.

The lawsuit highlights the struggle to define copyright infringement in the context of AI technology. [ more ]

Pitchfork

2 weeks ago

FKA twigs Submits AI Testimony to U.S. Senate, Saying She's Developing Her Own Deepfake

AI as a tool for artists with control over representations. [ more ]

The Drum

Weekly AI Recap: US & UK partner on safety, Artifact acquired, musicians seek protections

The US and UK signed an MOU to jointly oversee AI model safety evaluation

International efforts are being made to develop safeguards for AI use and prevent infringement on artists' rights. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Bon Jovi, Darius Rucker Warn About AI Tech in Music Industry | Entrepreneur

Musicians raising concerns about AI's impact on the music industry, particularly in devaluing artists' work.

AI being misused by tech companies to undermine artists, songwriters, and musicians rather than promote human creativity. [ more ]

Mail Online

Billie Eilish and Nicki Minaj among 200 artists calling for AI ban

High-profile artists warn against AI in music industry, fearing it could replace human creativity and destroy ecosystem.

Artists call for regulations to prevent misuse of AI tools that undermine or replicate human songwriters' work. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Miranda Lambert, Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj submit letter to AI developers to honor artists' rights

AI technology poses threats to human artistry by potentially infringing upon artists' rights and devaluing their work.

The Artist Rights Alliance, with the support of numerous prominent musicians, is calling for the protection of artists against the predatory use of AI. [ more ]

Axios

Hundreds of musicians warn against replacing human artists with AI

The letter by artists calls on tech firms to stop predatory AI use in music industry.

ARA emphasizes responsible collaboration with tech partners to uphold artists' rights and creativity. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Tennessee Passes Law Protecting Musicians From AI Deepfakes | Entrepreneur

Tennessee passes ELVIS Act to protect musicians from AI deepfakes.

Deepfakes pose a threat to artists' voices and likenesses, prompting the need for legal protection. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Music

Sinead O'Connor Estate Condemns "Biblical Devil" Donald Trump's Use of "Nothing Compares 2 U" at Rallies

The estate of Sinéad O'Connor condemns Trump using her song at rallies

Many artists, including Johnny Marr and Rihanna, have tried to stop Trump from using their music. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Music

Kanye West sued by estate of Donna Summer over stealing' I Feel Love

The late Donna Summer's estate suing Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign for allegedly stealing her song I Feel Love without permission.

The lawsuit emphasizes the importance of protecting intellectual property and artists' rights to control the use of their works. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

Marketing

Universal Music CEO doubles down on standoff with TikTok

UMG dismisses TikTok's impact on revenue and fan engagement, focusing on partnerships with other social media platforms.

UMG demands removal of music from TikTok, citing fair compensation for artists and songwriters. [ more ]

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