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Every AI company choosing to train on copyrighted works is walking a tightrope between the World Trade Center and the Empire State Building. They might make it to the other side, but it's a looooong walk, filled with legal cases debating the 'fair use' argument. It's a gamble, and the fall will be certain death for the company. I don't think I'd feel comfortable with that level of risk. Would you? #AI #trainingdata #copyright #datasets

Major record labels Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Warner Records have filed federal lawsuits against artificial intelligence companies Suno and Udio. The labels accuse these companies of widespread copyright infringement, alleging they used recordings owned by the labels to train #AI systems that generate music. The lawsuits claim that #Suno and #Udio copied music without permission to create AI-generated songs that could compete directly with human artists' work. The labels seek statutory damages of up to $150,000 per song copied by the defendants. Suno and Udio, based in Massachusetts and New York respectively, have recently raised significant funding for their AI systems, which generate music in response to user text prompts. The lawsuits mark the first legal actions targeting music-generating AI systems, amid ongoing debates over fair use of copyrighted material in AI development. Follow Amanda Newman to stay up to date with technology. https://lnkd.in/eF6hPkXs

Got your popcorn for the latest round of generative AI copyright lawsuits? 🍿 🎸 This one involves gen AI music startups in the US who are being sued by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for "mass infringement" of copyright when training their music-generating AI models. 🎶 Apparently these tools match the user’s prompt to patterns from the model's training data and then attempt to complete that pattern. "In a way, all these models do is perform covers or mashups of the songs they ingested". 🤔 The companies’ leadership and investors have admitted that the only way to create a good music generation model is to ingest a large amount of high-quality music. They also said they had done so without the permission of music labels.... If it was good enough for Napster and Pirate Bay to work through these kinds of issues back in the day then there's no obvious reason why similar licensing-style arrangements can't also be made. US lawyers I have spoken to anticipate probably 10 years' worth of ongoing litigation until these copyright issues are settled. So settle in for a long ride. #generativeai #copyright #ailitigation #aigovernance #responsibleAI

The rise of the copyright wars. The old economy of content creators are finally grinding into action.Both Udio and Suno are in trouble as major record labels, including Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Warner Records, have filed lawsuits against them for copyright infringement. For those less up to speed on gen ai apps: Both Suno Udio are generative artificial intelligence music creation programs designed to generate realistic songs that combine vocals and instrmentation on prompt. Udio is still in beta and was released publicly on April 10, 2024. The labels are seeking damages of up to $150,000 per infringed work, as well as injunctions to stop the companies' alleged infringement. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is coordinating the lawsuits, alleging that Suno and Udio have unlawfully copied and used massive amounts of copyrighted sound recordings to train their AI models without permission #ai #genai #suno #udio https://lnkd.in/g2Xmtk6h

Take action on AI: send a letter of non-consent and protect your rights AI is rapidly changing the music industry and this could pose a threat to your rights as a music creator. Many creators are using AI as part of their creative process but AI models are being trained on copyright works without permission and generating new music that risks being indistinguishable from human-created music. That's why it's important to take action to protect your rights. One way to do this is to send a letter of non-consent from the Council of Music Makers to your publisher. This letter states that you do not consent to your music being used to train AI models or to create derivative works. ✍ https://bit.ly/484I2DK

Major music labels sue AI startups Major record labels, including Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Sony Music Entertainment, are suing two #AI startups for copyright infringement. The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) filed the lawsuits on behalf of the labels, accusing Suno and Udio of using copyrighted music to train their AI models without permission or compensating the artists. The #RIAA is seeking up to $150,000 per infringed song, potentially amounting to billions. #Suno, which also partners with Microsoft, allows users to utilize generative AI tools for music creation. #musicindustry

Thanks to Music Tech for publishing my article on the impact of AI law on music producers and artists. 🤖 🎶 Check out my top tips below on what to think about when making music with AI in 2024: - © Music created purely with AI from a basic prompt may not be protected by copyright. This is important as you may be asked to warrant in agreements with other parts of the industry (e.g. record labels, publishers or distributors) that you own all the rights to the music. To try and get some level of copyright protection, you should adapt and modify what the AI produced in a creative way. - 🛠 Check to see what rights you have to use anything you create using an AI tool. Do you own it or do you license it? Are you limited to “non-commercial” use, unless you pay a fee? If so, this probably means that you can’t upload it to a streaming service, for example. - 👨🎤 Avoid uploading or distributing unlicensed voice clones and deepfakes of real people — unless you would like a letter from their lawyers! - 🎛 Many producers are increasingly using separation tools to extract stems to create new mixes or to find new samples. Remember that in almost every case, you still need a licence to use a sample (even if you’ve extracted the stem from an existing mix). Does anyone else have any good tips? https://lnkd.in/eE4UfdCD #music #musiclaw #musicai #ai #artificialintelligence #intellectualproperty #copyright #musictech #tech

Grand Theft Audio: Major Music Labels Sue Suno and UDIO. It was only a matter of time! Universal, Sony, Warner, and others have filed a lawsuit against AI firms Suno and UDIO, accusing them of copyright infringement for using copyrighted music to train their AI models without permission. This lawsuit underscores the legal and ethical challenges in the AI industry regarding the use of copyrighted material. The outcome of this case could set significant precedents for how AI companies handle copyrighted content in the future. The lawsuit alleges that Suno and Udio used copyrighted songs from well-known artists like ABBA, The Beatles, Drake, and more without authorization to train their AI models. Please subscribe to my newsletter: www.aiisdead.ai Top Quotes: David Israelite, CEO of the National Music Publishers' Association: "This lawsuit is a clear message to AI companies that copyright infringement will not be tolerated." Mitch Glazier, RIAA Chairman and CEO: "The music community has embraced AI... but unlicensed services like Suno and Udio that exploit an artist’s work without consent set back the promise of genuinely innovative AI for us all." Suno's Response: "We are committed to working within the legal frameworks and are reviewing the claims made in this lawsuit." UDIO's Statement: "Our intention is to collaborate with artists and rights holders to ensure fair use of their work." This case may set a significant precedent for how AI-generated content is regulated, particularly in the creative industries. Could you see yourself ever listening to AI-generated music? #aimusic #creative #newsletter #ai

I recently read about U.S. record labels suing AI music generators for copyright infringement on NBC News. This development raises important questions about the future of AI in our industry and the protection of intellectual property. It's a pivotal moment that challenges us to rethink how we integrate AI into our creative processes. The integration of AI in music production presents both opportunities and challenges. It's crucial to find a middle ground that fosters innovation without compromising creativity and originality. What steps can we take to ensure the fair and ethical use of AI in music? How can we support our artists in navigating this evolving landscape? #MusicIndustry #AIMusic #Copyright #Innovation #IntellectualProperty #EthicalAI #Leadership #MezzEntertainment