SAG-AFTRA strike ends as AI deal reached, Hollywood still torn
The 118-day Hollywood actors’ union strike came to an end with an agreement on AI usage, though not everyone in the industry sees it as the right move. Go to Source
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Grimes collaboration with music platform makes 200+ AI songs available for creators
Grimes’ manager Daouda Leonard and music platform Slip.stream explain the importance of artists owning their data and controlling their rights to stay ahead in their approach to AI. Go to Source
US judge deals blow to artists in copyright suit over AI generated art
A judge mostly sided with Midjourney, DeviantArt and Stability AI’s bid to dismiss the artists’ class action lawsuit that accused the firms of copyright infringement. Go to Source
Universal Music Group sues Anthropic AI over copyright infringement
Universal Music Group, Concord Publishing and ABKCO Music & Records alleged that Anthropic “unlawfully” copied and disseminated “vast amounts of copyrighted works” from the publishers. Go to Source
Universal Music Group enters partnership to protect artists’ rights against AI violations
The new partnership between Universal Music Group and BandLab Technologies focuses on ethical AI usage to protect artist and songwriter rights. Go to Source
AI music sending traditional industry into ‘panic’, says new AI music platform CEO
Can Ansay the founder of AI streaming and marketplace platform Musixy.ai, says AI-generated music is revolutionary and brings efficiency and lowers costs to productions. Go to Source
Grammy CEO clarifies AI Drake song ineligible for award over copyright issues
The Record Academy executive clearly stated that the track is “not eligible” and cited that the vocals were not legally obtained nor were they clear by the label or artist. Go to Source
AI-generated Drake song up for Grammy nomination
A hit track made from an AI-generated vocal track of the rapper Drake has been submitted to the Recording Academy for Grammy nomination in two categories. Go to Source
Justin Bieber hit track becomes NFT for royalty-sharing
Justin Bieber’s hit song from 2015 “Company” has been turned into an NFT by anotherblock from which fans could earn royalties from future streams of the track. Go to Source
Hollywood studios offer new proposal for AI and data transparency to curb strike
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers released a memo of their offer to striking writers and actors with proposed guidelines for AI usage and data transparency. Go to Source
