A UK parliamentary committee is calling on the UK government to introduce tough new laws that would make it illegal for artificial intelligence (AI) developers to use copyrighted music for educational purposes without consent – and protect creators and artists from their unauthorized use. voice and image in AI-generated projects.
A report by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Music published on Wednesday (1 May) says that AI regulation will help ensure that creators and consumers in the UK, the world's third largest music market , are protected from the “threats AI poses to the music business, while still reaping its benefits.
A key priority for the UK government should be to create a comprehensive AI Bill for the 'super creative industries' that would require tech companies to clearly label all AI-generated content and keep an audited record of all of the music used in the import process. the cross-party group of more than 100 elected Members of Parliament (MPs) and peers.
The caucus also calls on policymakers to enact a specific personality right to protect creators and artists from AL-generated deep fakes, abuse and false endorsement.
Under current law, the UK stands out as one of the few jurisdictions that lacks express protection for individuals' likeness, voice and image, with the closest equivalent being a legal concept known as 'passing', which protects a person's picture or name. from unauthorized commercial use, he says Sophie Goossenspartner at global law firm Reed Smith.
“The absence of such protection has been strongly highlighted by developments in AI deepfakes,” says Goossens Advertising sign. “So it's no surprise that the creative industry is now pushing to create this new right.”
Other recommendations in the report, titled 'Artificial intelligence and the music industry – master or servant?', include ensuring that AI developers and technology companies trading in the UK comply with the country's current copyright laws and receive permission from rights holders before using any copyrighted material, regardless of where the developer is based.
In addition, the UK government should take the lead in creating an international AI working group, ensuring best practice is shared across borders, the report says. It follows a parliamentary inquiry, launched in January, looking into the impact of artificial intelligence on the music business, which saw stakeholders from across the music, technology and legal industries present evidence.
The caucus's recommendations come nearly two years after the UK government body The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) was heavily criticized by the music industry for proposing a new text and data mining (TDM) exemption that would allow artificial intelligence developers to freely use copyrighted works for commercial purposes (albeit with some restrictions).
These proposals were quietly dropped by the government the following year, but progress on any form of UK legislation governing the use of artificial intelligence has been slow and remains at the consultation stage.
By contrast, the 27-member European Union, from which the UK formally left in 2020, passed the world's first artificial intelligence law earlier this year. It requires tech companies and AI developers operating in Europe to provide detailed summaries of any copyrighted works, including music, that they have used to train their systems, as well as clear labeling of AI-generated works.
Other major music markets, including the United States, Japan and China, are advancing their own efforts to regulate the nascent technology.
“The UK needs to understand the transformative potential of AI in shaping the future of music if it is to maintain its role as a driving force in exporting music and nurturing world-class talent,” said the APPG Chair in Music. Kevin Brennan in a statement.
Brennan said the government must “address the risk that unfettered advances in AI could pose to UK musicians and music businesses” and ensure “AI serves as a catalyst” for progress in the industry rather than as a “destroyer of creators' livelihoods. “
Rachel LyskeThe chief executive of AI-composer tool DAACI, who gave input to the inquiry, said the government “should and can give” the UK music industry the support it needs to deliver a fair AI system “that protects human artistry and recognizes every part of the value chain.”
The APPG report includes findings from a poll of more than 2,000 people on the topic of artificial intelligence, conducted on behalf of umbrella trade organization UK Music. It found that four in five people (83%) believe that AI-generated works should be clearly labeled as such – and that more than three-quarters (77%) of respondents agree that AI-generated music that does not acknowledges the original creator is in theft.
Responding to the report's findings, the Musicians' Union UK (MU) thanked the parliamentary group for looking into the impact of artificial intelligence on the music industry, but said its recommendations to government ministers did not go far enough to protect artists .
MU said it is “vital” that any future licensing system governing the use of copyrighted works to train artificial intelligence systems requires the “clear, express consent” of individual creators, as opposed to just the company or publisher rights holders.
The performers' trade group also wants to see musicians receive a higher level of protection over personality rights, including an artist's playing, composition or lyrical style, in any future legislation.
“While assistive AI is already being adopted by creators, we urgently need legislation to address the impact of genetic AI,” said MU Secretary General Naomi Paul in a statement.
“Once again, we are up against big tech groups and lobbies with far greater resources than our own. However, we know that many decision makers are listening and want to help,” said Pohl.
He said the MU would continue to work with the government on the issue of artificial intelligence and music streaming to “ensure that our members get a fair deal and that rights owners or users of their works are not repeatedly exploited.” .
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