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The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is worried that AI-powered music generators could threaten both the wallets and rights of human artists. The RIAA issued a statement to the Office of the US Trade Representative, condoning the use of AI music generators. The trade organization has a long history of suing for copyright infringement and going after music piracy. But whether these AI-generated tracks are actually infringing on musicians’ rights remains to be seen, as there isn’t much legal precedent. For now, we’ll have to wait and see if the RiaA and other groups like it decide to take action. It’s a fascinating glimpse into the near future that leaves us with plenty of questions: are these tools simply democratizing access to powerful art creation tools. . . .
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