Global Coalition Representing Artists, Songwriters, and Managers Calls for Greater Transparency in AI Deals
Prominent organizations such as Irving Azoff's Music Artists Coalition are also involved
A global collective of 31 music organizations has released an open letter calling for artists and songwriters to be better respected as the industry begins striking deals with AI companies. The title of the communique is “No Consent, No Deal”.
The important details:
The core premise of the letter is that artists and songwriters should be more directly involved in discussions about AI deals.
According to the letter, artists and songwriters are being told by labels and publishers that their work is already being used to train AI.
New signees are also being required to consent to AI use.
The demands:
Consent & Control - Active opportunities to consent to their work being used for AI and clear terms of what that means.
Fair Compensation - Proper remuneration for those who do choose to be involved in AI.
Clarity & Transparency - Receiving all the information so artists and songwriters can make the best decision possible.
Signees:
Some of the signees of the letter include:
European Music Managers Alliance.
Music Artists Coalition (US).
Music Managers Forum Canada.
Featured Artists Coalition (UK).
What they said:
David Martin, CEO, Featured Artists Coalition: “This is a pivotal moment for the music business. If we take a collegiate approach, we can capitalise on the opportunities of AI. But that approach has to be based on explicit creator consent. Artists must control how their rights are being used, and whether they even want to license those rights in the first place.”
👋 Disclosures & Transparency Block
This article was written with information sourced from Music Week.
We covered it because of the ongoing conversation around AI in music.
