The Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), which represents independent music trade associations around the world, has called for the creation of a “licensing market” for the development of artificial intelligence technology and the release of a new set of principles to guide the development of artificial intelligence.
WIN’s new “Guide to Generating Artificial Intelligence” includes five key principles:
- Artificial intelligence development is protected by copyright
- Prioritize a people-centered approach
- Safety for creators, fans, consumers and the general public
- Transparency as an essential element
- Ethical artificial intelligence development goes hand in hand with music
In a statement released on Tuesday (May 21), WIN said: “The thousands of independent music businesses that make up WIN’s membership play a vital role in promoting new talent and diversity in genres and languages across the global music market.
“The principles underscore their call for globally consistent high standards and collaboration with AI developers to build a licensed market that benefits everyone.”
WIN’s AI manifesto comes as music companies around the world explore the complex new world of AI, working to maximize the technology’s potential for artists and businesses, while also addressing deepfakes for artists and when training AI models. Challenges such as unauthorized use of copyrighted music.
“The global independent music community welcomes the development of new technologies that respect the value of music and the rights of creators,” WIN CEO Noemi Planas explain.
“These principles for generating artificial intelligence are the result of extensive consultation with independents around the world and are consistent with our recently published global independent values. Using these principles as a guide, we look forward to working with responsible AI developers and Inspiring policymakers around the world.
As artificial intelligence technology has exploded over the past few years, music companies have taken a variety of approaches to address the threats and opportunities presented by the technology.
“The global independent music community welcomes new technological developments that respect the value of music and the rights of creators.”
Noemi Planas, Global Independent Network
Some are trying to resolve the issue of unauthorized use of music in training artificial intelligence through the courts. As an example, universal music group are among a group of music companies suing artificial intelligence developers Anthropic selection Anthropic’s chatbot Claude is suspected of infringing on lyrics copyright.
People are also trying to regulate the use of artificial intelligence through laws.
In the United States, recently through Elvis Act Tennessee and the proposed No Artificial Intelligence Fraud Act Bills at the federal level aim to address eavesdropping by expanding rights of publicity, such as rights to one’s image and voice.
The bill has the support of numerous groups representing the music industry and artists.
In the EU, the recently adopted artificial intelligence method Require developers of “general artificial intelligence” to track and disclose the content used to train their artificial intelligence models. The law also requires AI developers to obtain permission from rights holders to use copyrighted material in training, subject to certain exceptions and the limitations of which are not entirely clear.
recent, Sony Music Group A letter was sent to 700 AI developers and music streaming services informing them to “opt out” of having their intellectual property used for AI training. The letter also suggested that these artificial intelligence developers may have infringed Sony’s copyright.
On the other hand, many music companies are trying to use artificial intelligence technology to help artists create music and improve their business functions.
“As laws and regulations surrounding artificial intelligence continue to emerge around the world, it is critical to ensure that they appropriately support human art and innovation.”
Gee Davy, global independent network
last year, universal music group (Age) and Warner Music Group (WMG) join in Youtube“Music AI Incubator,” a program that aims to responsibly develop AI-powered music production tools with input from artists.
UMG formed a partnership with AI-driven music production platform last year band labThe two companies call it a “broad, industry-first strategic relationship focused on artificial intelligence.”
UMG and WMG spinning records Signs partnership with AI-generated health music company partwhile Sony Music Group hired its first executive vice president in charge of artificial intelligence last year.
“Artificial intelligence is a hugely exciting technology with far-reaching benefits and potential new business and creative avenues. The recent wave of generative AI tools creates opportunities and very legitimate concerns to protect music and musicians from victimized by bad actors who seek to destroy the value of music rather than engage constructively,” said AIM CPO and Interim CEO Kat David.
“As laws and regulations surrounding artificial intelligence continue to emerge around the world, it is vital to ensure that they appropriately support human art and innovation. The global independent music community believes in leadership through knowledge sharing and inclusive discussion.
Davy added that WIN’s AI Principles were created “to provide a foundation for meaningful collaboration and create a successful and creative future for AI in music that benefits all involved.”global music business
