AI in MusicTech
Newsletter for AI in MusicTech created at September 11, 2025 06:50
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Landmark $1.5 Billion Settlement for Authors, Streaming Dominates Music Market
This newsletter is about a group of authors suing AI company Anthropic for copyright infringement and securing a $1.5 billion settlement deal, which sets a precedent for AI companies to compensate copyright owners. Additionally, the US music market saw over 105 million paid streaming subscriptions in the first half of 2025, with streaming accounting for 84% of the $5.6 billion in revenue generated. Billboard hosted events in NYC celebrating Hip-Hop and R&B, featuring discussions on music, technology, and investment, and awarding Ty Dolla $ign and EZMNY CEO Shawn Barron for their contributions to the industry.
| Title | Score | Resource | Actions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropic will pay authors $1.5 billion to settle AI copyright case | 0.85 | Complete Music Update (CMU) | 0 | 0 | |
| CD sales in the US plunge in first half of 2025 as paid streaming subscriptions hit 105 million users | 0.8 | Complete Music Update (CMU) | 0 | 0 | |
| Ty Dolla $ign and Shawn Barron Honored at Billboard’s Future of Music & Money Event | 0.5 | Billboard | 0 | 0 |