Music streaming services, such as Apple Music and Spotify, have recently been inundated with a growing number of AI-generated songs, prompting Universal Music Group (UMG) to take action. UMG is claiming that these computer-generated tracks are in breach of copyright laws, as they often use samples from existing songs without permission.
The issue has become increasingly problematic for music labels that rely on royalties from their artists’ work. UMG’s legal team is currently working to identify the source of the AI-generated music and remove it from streaming platforms where possible. The company has also issued warnings about potential infringement lawsuits against those responsible for uploading them in the first place.
AI technology can be used to create new compositions by combining elements of different recordings – something that could potentially revolutionize how we make music today if done correctly within legal boundaries set out by copyright lawmakers around the world. However, until then, it appears that companies like UMG will remain vigilant when it comes to protecting their intellectual property rights online and ensuring fair compensation for all involved parties along each step of the production process associated with creating new musical works using artificial intelligence technologies.
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