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Articles count: 1 Sent via mailing on April 20, 2026

Introducing Billboard China's "SPOTLIGHT" Special Issue - Exclusive Digital, Artist Book, Magazine!

This newsletter is about Billboard China's new "SPOTLIGHT" special issue, which includes a Digital Issue, Artist Book, and Magazine. The Digital Issue features emerging artists, the Artist Book explores popular artists' creative vision, and the Magazine spotlights top artists at the intersection of music and fashion, with the inaugural cover featuring members of SMTR25.

AI in MusicTech: 0.5: 2026-04-17: Billboard China Releases ‘SPOTLIGHT’ Special Issues for Global Distribution, Spotlighting Exceptional Artists Worldwide
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Articles count: 5 Sent via mailing on April 17, 2026

"Exploring AI Music and Fighting Streaming Fraud: Latest Industry Updates"

This newsletter is about the implications of AI-generated music and its impact on streaming fraud, as well as the legal assessment of Netflix's AI training practices. It also discusses the advocacy efforts by international rightsholders' organizations to protect human creativity in the digital age, and the measures taken by the global record industry to combat stream manipulation services in Brazil.

AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2026-04-13: Eddie Dalton’s (actually quite modest) chart success sparks further debate about where AI music fits in AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2026-04-13: "KI in der Film- und Synchronbranche, die Suche nach dem richtigen Weg"
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Articles count: 2 Sent via mailing on April 06, 2026

"Updates on Music Industry Lawsuit Against AI Company & AI Impact on Creative Ecosystem"

This newsletter is about the music industry organizations in the US supporting music publishers in a lawsuit against AI company Anthropic for using existing lyrics without permission, arguing that it negatively impacts the industry. It also covers the annual CISAC European Committee meeting in Valencia, which focused on the impact of artificial intelligence on the creative ecosystem and the evolving market dynamics shaping the future of collective management.

AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2026-04-02: Music industry trade bodies join forces with music publishers to defeat Anthropic’s “AI is fair use” defence AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2026-04-03: CISAC European Committee addresses AI, market developments and rights management challenges
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Articles count: 1 Sent via mailing on April 02, 2026

Legal Battle: Penguin Random House Sues OpenAI Ireland for Copyright Infringement

This newsletter is about Penguin Random House filing a lawsuit against OpenAI Ireland Ltd. for using copyrighted works by Ingo Siegner to train their AI system, raising concerns about unauthorized reproduction and the need for transparent and licensed solutions when using copyrighted content in AI systems.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2026-03-30: Lawsuit filed by Penguin Random House Publishing Group against OpenAI
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Articles count: 2 Sent via mailing on March 30, 2026

"Key insights on GEMA v. OpenAI copyright ruling and Madame Ghandi interview"

This newsletter is about the Munich I Regional Court's ruling in the case of GEMA v. OpenAI, which found OpenAI liable for copyright infringement when training generative AI models using copyrighted works. It discusses the implications of the ruling, compares fair-use disputes in the US, and assesses the international copyright context. Additionally, Madame Ghandi's interview highlights the importance of integrating technology intentionally in music creation and showcases her nuanced approach to tech-literacy through the use of AI and field recordings in her work.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2026-03-26: Jane C. Ginsburg, Nicola Lucchi, Tim W. Dornis zu GEMA v. Open AI AI in MusicTech: 0.5: 2026-03-26: ✘ The wand chooses the wizard: Madame Ghandi on tech, nature, and finding your sound
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Articles count: 2 Sent via mailing on March 26, 2026

"Debating AI and Copyright: Trump vs. Blackburn and Music Publishers vs. Anthropic"

This newsletter is about the US Copyright Alliance welcoming AI-related documents from President Trump and Senator Blackburn, which offer differing approaches to copyright matters. The debate includes clarifying fair use rules for AI training and the need for courts to resolve disputes rather than rushing to legislative changes. Additionally, it discusses the music publishers suing Anthropic for copyright infringement and seeking to reject the AI company's fair use defense, arguing that AI-generated content negatively impacts human-created work.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2026-03-24: Copyright Alliance welcomes separate AI documents published by White House and Congress, even though they differ on copyright matters AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2026-03-25: Claude’s AI lyrics cause market dilution, say music publishers calling for courts to reject fair use defence
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Articles count: 3 Sent via mailing on March 23, 2026

"Important Updates: UK copyright laws, AI voice clones, streaming fraud, and community building."

This newsletter is about the UK government scrapping a controversial 'text and data mining' copyright exception for AI companies and the music industry dealing with unapproved AI voice clones. It also discusses the guilty plea of Michael Smith for wire fraud in a streaming fraud operation, and emphasizes the importance of community building in the music industry through the concept of Community Weaving and the launch of a course on strategic community building by the MUSIC x AFEM Academy.

AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2026-03-19: Cautious welcome for UK government’s latest AI copyright stance, as BMG files latest Anthropic lawsuit AI in MusicTech: 0.8: 2026-03-20: American man pleads guilty to multi-million dollar streaming fraud, faces five years in jail
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Articles count: 5 Sent via mailing on March 19, 2026

Navigating Copyright Law and AI in European Business and Media Industry

This newsletter is about the challenges and opportunities that the intersection of traditional copyright law and AI technology presents for European businesses and the media industry. It also discusses the importance of protecting creators' rights in AI development, the growth of recorded music revenues in the UK, and the significance of being proactive and seeking guidance in the music industry.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2026-03-11: EU plant Zeitenwende für das Urheberrecht AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2026-03-16: CISAC President Björn Ulvaeus calls for strong creator protections as Canada hosts AI and Culture summit
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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
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Articles count: 6 Sent via mailing on March 09, 2026

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
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