Sony Music Warns 700 Companies: Stop Using Our Content to Train AI Without Permission
May 18, 2024Sony Music Group has issued warnings to over 700 companies globally about the unauthorized use of its content for training AI systems.
The warnings emphasize the prohibition of using songs, lyrics, and artwork of artists it represents, including notable names like Harry Styles and Beyoncé.
Letters have been sent to major streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple, urging them to update their terms of service to protect artists' rights.
Sony is open to licensing deals with AI developers but insists on the importance of fair compensation for the use of its content.
This move is part of the broader industry's efforts to safeguard artists' rights in the digital landscape, amid ongoing disputes between music publishers and tech companies over copyright protection and compensation.
Summary based on 23 sources
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Sources
BBC News • May 16, 2024
Beyonce and Adele publisher accuses firms of training AI on songsThe Verge • May 17, 2024
Sony Music warns AI companies against “unauthorized use” of its contentArs Technica • May 17, 2024
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