#artist-rights
#artist-rights

fromwww.nytimes.com

Their Album Is Wordless. Will Their Protest Against A.I. Resound?

Musicians protest UK policy to allow AI training on copyright works with a lyric-less album representing their concerns.

It's grand theft AI and UK ministers are behind it. Oppose this robbery of people's creativity | Andrew Lloyd Webber and Alastair Webber

fromtime.com

The History of Music CopyrightBefore (Taylor's Version)

Taylor Swift has regained ownership of her master recordings, emphasizing the importance of artist rights in the music industry.

fromTechRepublic

OpenAI and Google Reject UK Government's AI Copyright Proposal

Tech giants prefer a broad text and data mining exception over government proposals for artist protections.

fromTheregister

1 week ago

Privacy technologies

Tech to protect images against AI scrapers can be beaten

fromwww.nytimes.com

Their Album Is Wordless. Will Their Protest Against A.I. Resound?

Musicians protest UK policy to allow AI training on copyright works with a lyric-less album representing their concerns.

It's grand theft AI and UK ministers are behind it. Oppose this robbery of people's creativity | Andrew Lloyd Webber and Alastair Webber

fromtime.com

The History of Music CopyrightBefore (Taylor's Version)

Taylor Swift has regained ownership of her master recordings, emphasizing the importance of artist rights in the music industry.

fromTechRepublic

OpenAI and Google Reject UK Government's AI Copyright Proposal

Tech giants prefer a broad text and data mining exception over government proposals for artist protections.

fromTheregister

1 week ago

Privacy technologies

Tech to protect images against AI scrapers can be beaten

Taylor Swift announcement: Singer says she now owns her entire catalogue of music

Taylor Swift has regained control over her entire music catalog, marking a significant victory in her career.

7 months ago

Paul McCartney Reverses Opinion on AI After Using It to Produce New "Beatles" Song, Now Alarmed It Will "Wipe Out" the Music Industry

Paul McCartney cautions against the unchecked rise of AI in the music industry, advocating for protections for artists and composers.

AI technology offers opportunities but poses risks to the livelihoods of young musicians.

Music production

Feels bigger than herself': the importance of Taylor Swift's latest victory

Taylor Swift's recent acquisition of her master recordings marks a significant victory over the music industry's artist-devaluing practices.

fromConsequence

Bjork says Spotify is the "worst thing that has happened to musicians"

Björk criticizes Spotify for its detrimental impact on artists' livelihoods, emphasizing the need for artistic privacy and respect for creative work.

fromVulture

Iggy Azalea Claims That UMG 'Criminals' Owe Her Millions of Dollars

Iggy Azalea accuses Universal Music Group of withholding millions and offering a low settlement.

fromBusiness Insider

Chappell Roan used her 2025 Grammys acceptance speech to demand a livable wage for artists. Here's why it's famously difficult to make money as a musician.

Chappell Roan advocates for fair treatment and support for artists during her Grammy acceptance speech.

SF music

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Taylor Swift announcement: Singer says she now owns her entire catalogue of music

Taylor Swift has regained control over her entire music catalog, marking a significant victory in her career.

7 months ago

Paul McCartney Reverses Opinion on AI After Using It to Produce New "Beatles" Song, Now Alarmed It Will "Wipe Out" the Music Industry

Paul McCartney cautions against the unchecked rise of AI in the music industry, advocating for protections for artists and composers.

AI technology offers opportunities but poses risks to the livelihoods of young musicians.

Music production

Feels bigger than herself': the importance of Taylor Swift's latest victory

Taylor Swift's recent acquisition of her master recordings marks a significant victory over the music industry's artist-devaluing practices.

fromConsequence

Bjork says Spotify is the "worst thing that has happened to musicians"

Björk criticizes Spotify for its detrimental impact on artists' livelihoods, emphasizing the need for artistic privacy and respect for creative work.

fromVulture

Iggy Azalea Claims That UMG 'Criminals' Owe Her Millions of Dollars

Iggy Azalea accuses Universal Music Group of withholding millions and offering a low settlement.

fromBusiness Insider

Chappell Roan used her 2025 Grammys acceptance speech to demand a livable wage for artists. Here's why it's famously difficult to make money as a musician.

Chappell Roan advocates for fair treatment and support for artists during her Grammy acceptance speech.

more#music-industry

#ai-art

fromCreative Bloq

Christie's AI art auction has artists up in arms, but the issue is more complex

Christie's auction dedicated to AI art is igniting significant controversy regarding ethics and the impact on traditional artists.

fromwww.bbc.com

AI dolls are taking over - but real artists are sick of them

Artists are resisting AI-generated images that threaten their creativity and livelihoods.

4 weeks ago

Artificial intelligence

A real issue: video game developers are being accused of using AI even when they aren't

fromCreative Bloq

Christie's AI art auction has artists up in arms, but the issue is more complex

Christie's auction dedicated to AI art is igniting significant controversy regarding ethics and the impact on traditional artists.

fromwww.bbc.com

AI dolls are taking over - but real artists are sick of them

Artists are resisting AI-generated images that threaten their creativity and livelihoods.

4 weeks ago

Artificial intelligence

A real issue: video game developers are being accused of using AI even when they aren't

Lizzo Appeals Sexual Harassment Lawsuit, Saying It's An "Attack" On Free Speech

Lizzo is appealing a sexual harassment lawsuit, citing free speech rights in her defense.

Toronto startup

fromEntrepreneur

Taylor Swift Buys Back Her Masters: 'No Strings Attached' | Entrepreneur

Taylor Swift has regained ownership of her entire music catalog, marking a significant milestone in her career.

fromNew York Post

Wanted Lord Buffalo drummer 'forcibly removed' from Dallas flight, detained by US Border Patrol before European tour

If you come to our country and break our laws, you will be arrested. When he was attempting to leave the US, he was apprehended by CBP.

London music

A 'silent' protest? Haydn and a bunch of chorus girls got there first

The album 'Is This What We Want?' features no music, highlighting protests against a UK proposal affecting artists' rights with generative AI.

SoundCloud Backtracks on AI and Changes Policies After Artist Outrage

SoundCloud requires artist opt-ins for AI training using their music after backlash.

fromwww.npr.org

A 'silent' protest? Haydn and a bunch of chorus girls got there first

The album 'Is This What We Want?' features no music, highlighting protests against a UK proposal affecting artists' rights with generative AI.

SoundCloud Backtracks on AI and Changes Policies After Artist Outrage

SoundCloud requires artist opt-ins for AI training using their music after backlash.

more#generative-ai

#copyright-law

UK politics

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Ministers reconsider changes to UK copyright law ahead of vote

Ministers are reconsidering copyright law changes in response to artist concerns, moving away from an opt-out system for AI use of copyrighted work.

Intellectual property law

No Infringement Intended: Can My Band Cover a Famous Song? A Look at Copyright Law in Music

UK politics

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Ministers reconsider changes to UK copyright law ahead of vote

Ministers are reconsidering copyright law changes in response to artist concerns, moving away from an opt-out system for AI use of copyrighted work.

Intellectual property law

No Infringement Intended: Can My Band Cover a Famous Song? A Look at Copyright Law in Music

more#copyright-law

fromA Philosopher's Blog