Artificial intelligence is all the rage in the news, but despite the technology's potential, a key part of the AI story that isn't covered enough is how tech companies are using existing content to train their AI models. and may be using that content without the owner's permission. Agree.
According to a new report from bloombergSony Music Group has issued a firm warning against unauthorized use of content and is warning these companies.
AI and music streaming companies in the spotlight
According to Ashley Carman and Lucas Shaw, bloomberg:
Sony Music Group, one of the world's largest record labels, has warned artificial intelligence companies and music streaming platforms against using its content without explicit permission.
Sony, home to artists such as Lil Nas I sent a letter to the above.
Although the list of 700 companies has not been made public, it would not be surprising if Apple were one of them.
Apple also fits the bill as an AI company and Music streaming platform. As a result, the company is in a unique position to have both the means and the incentive to train an AI model based on content from the Apple Music library. However, Sony has made clear that AI modeling is not part of existing music licensing agreements unless the two companies have a clear agreement in place that allows such activity.
9to5Mac's opinion
AI technology is great and will transform the way users live and work, but the U.S. legal system is catching up when it comes to outlining what is and isn't allowed for technology companies.
As mentioned in the article, the EU is encouraging copyright holders to issue public statements prohibiting unauthorized use of their content for AI purposes. That's what Sony is doing here, and I expect to see similar stories from other companies in the future.
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