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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on May 22, 2025

Legal and Ethical Issues in AI: Transparency, Creators' Rights, and more!

This newsletter is about various legal and ethical issues surrounding AI transparency and creators' rights. Topics include the House of Lords voting on transparency obligations for AI companies, Salt N Pepa suing Universal Music for control of their recordings, ABBA co-founder advocating for creators' rights in the EU, Kesha facing backlash for AI-generated artwork, and Brazilian singer Cleber Augusto using AI to release a new album. It also covers Amazon Music's AI-powered search tool, SoundCloud's integration with TikTok, and the increase in royalties paid to German artists on Spotify. Additionally, it mentions Brian Eno's open letter to Microsoft regarding their technology sales to Israel amidst conflict with Hamas.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-05-21: ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus: ‘Bring on the AI revolution – but stay true to safeguarding creators’ rights.’ AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-05-21: Amazon Music launches AI-powered search tool in US beta - Music Business Worldwide

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Articles count: 6 Sent via mailing on May 19, 2025

Exciting Updates: UMG in China, AI in Legal Proceedings, UK Data Bill debates & more

This newsletter is about Universal Music Group expanding into China's classical and jazz music sectors, Poo Bear's creation of a content monetization platform called TTIKR, SoundCloud addressing concerns about AI training with users' content, ongoing debates in the UK Parliament regarding amendments to the Data Bill, lawyers apologizing for using incorrect citations generated by AI in legal proceedings, and recent developments in the AI industry including the firing of the US Register of Copyrights and leadership changes at Merlin and Universal Music Group.

AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2025-05-16: From Trump firing top copyright official to SoundCloud ‘fixing’ its AI policy… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up - Music Business Worldwide AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-05-15: SoundCloud’s amended AI clause still “fundamentally terrible for artists” says Ed Newton-Rex

"Update on SoundCloud's AI Training Terms & UK-US Copyright Office Reports"

This newsletter is about the controversy surrounding SoundCloud's updated terms allowing AI training on user content, UK artists advocating for transparency in AI training, and the US Copyright Office's report on fair use for AI training. SoundCloud clarified that they do not currently use user content for AI models and aim to support human artists through AI initiatives while ensuring transparency and control. The UK government faced opposition for proposing to loosen copyright laws for AI developers, leading to discussions on transparency and licensing. The US Copyright Office report suggests that some AI training may fall under fair use, but commercial use competing with existing copyrighted works may not.

AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2025-05-13: UK government faces second House of Lords defeat over AI copyright rules - Music Business Worldwide AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-05-12: Elton John, Paul McCartney among artists urging UK government to ‘protect copyright in the age of AI’ - Music Business Worldwide

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Articles count: 5 Sent via mailing on May 12, 2025

Exciting Updates on Suno AI Music Generator and Industry News!

This newsletter is about updates to Suno, an AI music generator, including improvements to vocal quality and functionality for mashups and covers, as well as facing copyright lawsuits. It also discusses the challenges facing the music industry's grassroots, the passing of the Data Bill in the UK without amendments addressing copyright and AI, Yamaha launching a venture capital fund, and the firing of the US Register Of Copyrights.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-05-08: Suno upgrades AI music generator with enhanced vocal capabilities, extended track length - Music Business Worldwide AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-05-11: Donald Trump fires top US copyright official – sending concerning message over music and AI

"Music Industry News: Alliances, Initiatives, Lawsuits, and Acquisitions Unveiled"

This newsletter is about various developments in the music industry, including the launch of the Music Fights Fraud Alliance to combat streaming manipulation, the launch of the Music Economy Development Initiative by Global Citizen to help raise communities out of poverty through music, Apple approving Spotify's app update in the US, Create Music Group acquiring Monstercat and committing to invest in artist development, a lawsuit between authors and Meta over unlicensed content use for AI models, Warner Music Group launching WMG Pulse app for artists and songwriters, and Intercept Music raising $50 million in funding to acquire music catalogs and expand into Latin music markets.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-05-04: Die Kreativ- und Medienbranche muss überleben – Matthias Hornschuh zur KI-Regulierung in der FAZ AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-05-06: “I just don't understand how that can be fair use”, says judge in Meta AI trial

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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on May 05, 2025

"UK Government Criticized for Copyright Reforms Favoring AI - Industry Challenges & Lawsuits"

This newsletter is about the UK government facing criticism for proposed copyright reforms benefiting AI companies over artists and creators. It also discusses issues in the music industry such as challenges faced by independent distributors, focus on audience development, partnerships with platforms like Audius and BandLab, and combating music-streaming fraud. Additionally, it covers lawsuits against businesses for unauthorized use of music in social media posts and the UK government's plan for an economic impact assessment of copyright changes related to regulating AI training.

AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2025-05-01: UK record industry warns against celebrating UK government’s copyright bill amendments - Music Business Worldwide AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-05-01: ✘ The changing face of distro

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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on May 01, 2025

"Latest in AI Music Tech: Partnerships, Innovation, and Copyright Protection"

This newsletter is about recent developments in AI music technology and partnerships within the industry. Companies like Aiva and Riffusion are introducing new models to create music, while startups like Bookr.fm and Epidemic Sound are evolving to offer AI-infused services for music industry professionals. Collaboration between companies like Sony and BandLab, BeatStars and Sureel, and Udio and Audible Magic highlights the importance of protecting creators' intellectual property in the AI music space. Meanwhile, Deezer is focusing on innovation and partnerships to reach profitability, and ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus stresses the need for transparency and fair compensation in AI usage to support creators.

AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2025-04-30: Spotify Q1 2025 earnings call: Daniel Ek talks growth, pricing, superfan products and a future where SPOT could have 1bn subscribers - Music Business Worldwide AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2025-04-30: Deezer’s revenue increased to $141m in Q1 as streaming service forecasts swing to positive EBITDA this year - Music Business Worldwide

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Articles count: 10 Sent via mailing on April 28, 2025

Exploring the Impact of Technology on Music: Industry reports, events, and innovations

This newsletter is about various articles discussing the intersection of technology and the music industry, including concerns about AI copyright exceptions, innovative startups and technologies in music, and the potential impact of AI on creativity and copyright laws. It also covers industry reports, events like Music Ally NEXT 2025, and developments in the music streaming and podcasting sectors, such as Tencent Music Entertainment's potential acquisition of Ximalaya Inc. and Alphabet's growth in YouTube advertising revenue and paid subscriptions.

AI in MusicTech: 0.95: 2025-04-24: Appeal to the EU Commission - sign NOW AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2025-04-24: Spotify expands AI Playlist beta as YouTube launches ‘Ask Music’

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Articles count: 11 Sent via mailing on April 24, 2025

"Music industry updates: Apple Music in Tokyo, Sesh funding, A24 expansion, YouTube report"

This newsletter is about Apple Music opening a studio in Tokyo to connect with Japanese artists, Sesh raising $7 million to enhance fan-artist connections, A24 potentially expanding into the music industry, YouTube's report on virtual artists, Overtune receiving new funding for AI music creation, the benefits of mindfulness in the workplace, regulatory concerns over YouTube in South Korea, artists partnering with Sounds Right for Earth Day, Warner Music Group launching a label for South Asian artists, Audius introducing 'Audius Agency' for customizable music experiences, and Tencent Music Entertainment integrating AI into its music creation tools.

AI in MusicTech: 1.0: 2025-04-22: MusicAlly - Country Profile – Japan 2025 AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-04-22: A24, the indie film company behind Moonlight and The Brutalist, signals potential expansion in music with new social channel - Music Business Worldwide

"AI Music Trend, Goldstate Raises $500M, Industry Updates & More!"

This newsletter is about the increasing trend of AI-generated music, with Deezer reporting 20,000 tracks created daily on their platform. It also covers Goldstate's $500 million raise for music rights acquisitions and the advocacy by major music companies for reduced regulation of performance rights organizations in the US. Additionally, it features various industry developments such as Reservoir's launch of PopIndia in India, Music Ally NEXT 2025 event in London, and the ruling by the Delhi High Court regarding sound recording licenses in India. It also highlights UK Music's call for increased investment in music education.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-04-17: ✘ The musical body, listen closely AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-04-17: Reservoir expands Indian presence with new subsidiary PopIndia - Music Business Worldwide

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