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Sony Music warns unauthorised use of content to train AI
Sony Music has issued warnings to over 700 tech companies and music streaming services regarding the unauthorised use of its music for AI training. According to a letter obtained by TechCrunch, Sony Music believes that some recipients may have already engaged in such unauthorised uses. Also read: So…
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Sony Music has issued warnings to over 700 tech companies and music streaming services regarding the unauthorised use of its music for AI training. According to a letter obtained by TechCrunch, Sony Music believes that some recipients may have already engaged in such…
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Sony Music has issued warnings to over 700 tech companies and music streaming services regarding the unauthorised use of its music for AI training. According to a letter obtained by TechCrunch, Sony Music believes that some recipients may have already engaged in such unauthorised uses. Also read: Sony Bank trials cryptocurrency for gaming, sports IP payments
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Analysis
Sony Music acknowledges the potential of AI but stresses that the unauthorised use of its content for AI training, development, or commercialisation deprives the company and its artists of control and fair compensation. The company’s extensive portfolio includes major artists like Harry Styles , Beyoncé , Adele , and Celine Dion . Also read: Sony SIE announced global layoffs of 8% of its total workforce Sony Music is committed to protecting its intellectual property, which encompasses audio and audiovisual recordings, cover artwork, metadata, lyrics, and more. The letter requests detailed information from recipients, including which Sony songs were used for AI training, how they were accessed, the number of copies made, and the current status of those copies. This move by Sony Music comes amid increasing concerns about copyright infringement with the rise of generative AI. Streaming platforms like Spotify are experiencing a surge in AI-generated music, and even artists are exploring AI technologies. Recently, Drake faced backlash for using AI to deepfake the late rapper Tupac.
Key Points
- Sony Music has issued warnings to tech companies and music streaming services regarding the unauthorised use of its music for AI training.
- Sony Music is committed to protecting its intellectual property in the Age of AI to safeguard artists’ rights.
- The letter asks for specifics from recipients, such as the Sony songs used for AI training, how they were accessed, the number of copies made, and the current status of those copies.
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