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Articles count: 9 Sent via mailing on March 12, 2026

Legal Battles: AI-Generated Music & Copyrights - What You Need to Know

This newsletter is about the legal challenges and controversies surrounding the use of AI-generated content in the music industry. It covers lawsuits against companies like Suno and Google for unauthorized use of copyrighted material, as well as issues regarding fair use, copyright infringement, and the impact of streaming platforms like Spotify on independent artists.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2026-03-11: AI-Generated ‘Actress’ Tilly Norwood Drops Music Video for ‘Take the Lead’: ‘I’m Just a Tool, But I’ve Got Life’ AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2026-03-09: GEMA klagt gegen Suno

Empowering Independent Music: Licensing AI Platforms for Creativity, Revenue, and Influence

This newsletter is about the importance of the independent music sector strategically engaging with AI music platforms through licensing to protect human creativity, secure revenue, and influence technology development. It also discusses the UK government's plans for copyright and AI, SZA's concerns about AI in music affecting Black artists, Universal Music's focus on AI in the music industry, Billboard's new WARM Global Dance Radio Chart, and the US Trade Representative's report on major online hubs for copyright infringement.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2026-03-05: ✘ Who Controls the Future of Music? AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2026-03-06: Lords tell UK government it needs to “choose between two AI futures”, before backing the kind of future the music industry wants

"Exploring AI, Music, and Copyright: Industry Insights and Legal Battles"

This newsletter is about the intersection of AI, music, and copyright laws. It discusses the use of AI by companies like OpenAI in the music industry, the challenges faced by audiovisual creators in generating sustainable income, and the legal battles over copyright protection for AI-generated works. It also highlights the Genshagen Theses, which provide recommendations for addressing the impact of AI on culture, human rights, and copyright.

AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2026-02-19: ✘ The circuit is open - music, time, and the non-homogenous now AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2026-02-26: Dänische Medienbranche bringt OpenAI vor Gericht

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Articles count: 3 Sent via mailing on February 19, 2026

"Sony's AI Music Influence, HAVEN Hits No. 1, Fair Royalties for Creators"

This newsletter is about Sony Group developing a method to identify influential songs in AI-generated music, HAVEN.'s track "I Run" reaching No. 1 on the Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart, and the importance of fair royalty income for audiovisual creators in a changing market impacted by artificial intelligence. It discusses challenges faced by creators and the need for collective representation and statutory protections to ensure fair remuneration.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2026-02-17: Sony boffins say new tech can reveal what music went into the genAI blender to make new tracks - but can it actually work in the real world? AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2026-02-17: HAVEN. & Kaitlin Aragon’s ‘I Run’ Tops Dance Radio Chart Three Months After AI Controversy

Protecting Performers' Rights in AI: Deadmau5 Speaks Out

This newsletter is about Deadmau5 criticizing an AI-generated video featuring a deepfake version of himself and emphasizing the importance of control over voices and likeness. It also discusses the need for the NO FAKES Act and other proposals in US Congress to protect performers' rights in AI-generated content, despite facing opposition from tech companies and advocacy groups.

AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2026-02-12: Deadmau5 says new laws needed to “stop idiots from abusing AI” after appearing in deepfake promo video

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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on March 12, 2026

Protecting Music Rights: Legal Battles and Controversies in the Industry

This newsletter is about recent legal battles and controversies in the music industry involving copyright infringement and the unauthorized use of music. From Scottish band Franz Ferdinand expressing outrage over the use of their song in an IDF video to artists suing Google over its Lyria music AI model and UK collecting society PRS suing Valve Corporation, the articles shed light on the importance of protecting intellectual property and obtaining proper licenses for music. The settlement of the antitrust lawsuit between Live Nation and the US Department of Justice and the ongoing legal battle with state Attorney Generals highlight the struggle to address monopolies in the ticketing marketplace.

Legal: 0.95: 2026-03-09: Franz Ferdinand Blast Israeli Defense Forces For Using ‘Take Me Out’ in War Propaganda Video: ‘This Makes Us Both Nauseous and Furious’ Legal: 0.9: 2026-03-09: Decision for democracy and innovation in the European Parliament

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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on March 09, 2026

"Empowering Independent Music Sector: Licensing AI Platforms & Latest Updates"

This newsletter is about the importance of the independent music sector strategically engaging with AI music platforms through licensing to defend creativity, influence technology development, and secure revenue. It also discusses updates on copyright and AI plans in the UK, a legal battle between Chance The Rapper and his former manager, an upcoming Formula 1 season, and the introduction of the WARM Global Dance Radio Chart by Billboard. The newsletter also covers the release of the "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" soundtrack and proposed changes to design rights laws. There are concerns about potential changes to the BBC's funding model and the negative impact it could have on the music industry.

Legal: 0.95: 2026-03-05: ✘ Who Controls the Future of Music? Legal: 0.9: 2026-03-06: Lords tell UK government it needs to “choose between two AI futures”, before backing the kind of future the music industry wants

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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on March 05, 2026

"Legal Battles in Music Industry: AI, Copyrights, and Artists' Rights Explained"

This newsletter is about legal battles and controversies surrounding copyright and intellectual property rights in the music industry. It covers lawsuits against AI platforms like OpenAI and Suno for unauthorized use of content, debates over AI-generated works and copyright protection, as well as disputes involving artists like Karol G and Kanye West. Additionally, it discusses the potential impact of AI on the future of the music industry and the need for regulations to protect creators' rights.

Legal: 0.95: 2026-02-26: Dänische Medienbranche bringt OpenAI vor Gericht Legal: 0.95: 2026-02-22: Öffentliche Expert:innenanhörung

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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on February 19, 2026

"Advocating for Freelancers in Music Industry: Important Updates and News"

This newsletter is about urging the UK government to extend new rules banning non-disclosure agreements to freelancers in the music industry, Anna's Archive piracy group targeting AI bots, the legacy of songwriter Billy Steinberg, Taylor Swift's support for Team USA figure skaters in the Olympics, the importance of authors' rights, US senators seeking information on Live Nation and the Justice Department, Sony Group's R&D division developing technology to identify influential songs in AI-generated music, Bad Bunny's performance landing on Billboard charts, state attorneys discussing the Live Nation antitrust lawsuit, and Casey Wasserman selling his talent agency due to controversy over emails with Ghislaine Maxwell.

Legal: 0.9: 2026-02-16: UK government must extend new NDA protections to freelancers to truly tackle misogyny in music, say MPs Legal: 0.9: 2026-02-18: Anna’s Archive rolls out the red carpet for robots - and asks them to “persuade” their humans to make donations

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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on February 16, 2026

Legal and Ethical Issues in Music Industry & Recent Industry News

This newsletter is about various legal and ethical issues in the music industry, including controversies surrounding unauthorized remixes, AI-generated content, free speech rights, and piracy. It also discusses recent achievements in the music world, such as Ella Langley's chart-topping success, as well as changes in major record labels like Scott Borchetta's departure from Big Machine. The impact of Universal Music Group's acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings is also analyzed, highlighting concerns about competition and diversity in the industry.

Legal: 0.95: 2026-02-12: Michael Jackson Estate Was ‘Unaware’ of Sexyy Red’s ‘Beat It’ Flip: ‘Use of the Music Is Unauthorized’ Legal: 0.95: 2026-02-12: Streit um Netflix-Vertrag für Synchronsprecher:innen

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