Universal Music Group has made it clear that any advancement in AI music technology must put artists' rights at the forefront.
With a series of high-profile lawsuits targeting AI developers who trained models on copyrighted works without authorization, UMG's legal actions have demonstrated the record giant's commitment to protecting artists. Now, the company is taking proactive steps to reshape the landscape by joining forces with Klay Vision to develop an ethical framework for AI-generated music.
Klay is committed to creating “responsibly trained” models that respect copyright laws, an approach that UMG believes is essential to preserving the integrity of human creativity. The firm aims to ensure its models support, rather than compete with, traditional music catalogues, focusing on innovation that benefits rather than replaces human artistry.
“Building generative AI music models in a manner that is ethical and fully respectful of copyright, as well as name and likeness rights, will dramatically reduce the threat to human creators,” the companies said in a joint agreement. statement.
UMG has been carefully selecting partnerships with companies that share its vision of ethical AI. Deal with companies like sound laboratoriesand now Klay, illustrate the company's determination to protect its intellectual property.
According to Michael Nash, chief digital officer at UMG, “advancing generative AI technology in a way that respects copyright and has the potential to profoundly impact human creativity” remains a top priority.
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