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Articles count: 5 Sent via mailing on June 05, 2025

Revolutionizing Music: AI, Legal Battles, and Digital Platforms - CISAC Highlights

This newsletter is about the intersection of artificial intelligence and music creation, with ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus using AI to write a new musical and Eminem's publisher suing Meta for unauthorized use of the rapper's songs. It also discusses the increasing dominance of digital platforms in music publishing revenue and highlights key discussions from CISAC's General Assembly in Sofia.

AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2025-06-04: ABBA‘s Björn Ulvaeus Is Working on Musical Using AI: ‘Such a Great Tool’ AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-06-03: “History repeating itself” say music creators as majors start negotiations with Suno and Udio

Introducing Classical Computer Music: Advocacy and Technology in the Digital Age

This newsletter is about an author's exploration of combining traditional composition with electronic and computer music, leading to the development of "Classical Computer Music" and the creation of a new software instrument called 'Tetrad.' It also discusses CISAC's focus on advocacy and technology, as outlined by Director General Gadi Oron at the Sofia General Assembly, highlighting initiatives to protect creators in the digital landscape.

AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-05-29: ✘ Multimodal hyperdrive: from the vision of a release, to releasing a vision AI in MusicTech: 0.75: 2025-05-29: AI and streaming data top the agenda in CISAC DG’s General Assembly keynote

"Prioritizing Transparency and Consent in AI Integration: European Cultural Professionals' Call to Action"

This newsletter is about European cultural and creative professionals urging EU politicians to prioritize transparency, consent, and copyright when integrating AI into the cultural and creative sector. The campaign "Stay True to the Act, Stay True to Culture" was launched by the creative industry and a event was held in the EU Parliament as part of this initiative.

AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2025-05-25: “Stay True to the Act, Stay True to Culture”

Stay informed on music industry copyright news, AI debates, and Apple's court order.

This newsletter is about various copyright issues in the music industry, including Udio's AI music creation app facing litigation for copyright infringement, ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus and Martina McBride advocating for creators' rights in AI deepfake debates, and Shira Perlmutter suing President Trump for firing her over a report favoring rightsholders. Additionally, it discusses the impact of a court order on Apple allowing external payment options within iOS apps, benefiting developers and consumers like Spotify.

AI in MusicTech: 0.9: 2025-05-23: CISAC General Assembly will meet in Sofia to put creators' rights top of the agenda of policymakers AI in MusicTech: 0.85: 2025-05-22: Udio’s mobile app launches on iOS, priced at up to $30 per month - Music Business Worldwide

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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