Newsletter for AI in MusicTech created at May 15, 2025 06:50

"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.