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Google says AI training is definitely fair use, while UK copyright law “puts a ceiling on the sophistication” of the British AI sector public
Google • 5 min read

Google says AI training is definitely fair use, while UK copyright law “puts a ceiling on the sophistication” of the British AI sector

Google’s President Of Global Affairs has written a white paper on AI regulation, insisting that AI training is fair use under US law and should stay that way. The white paper comes as Google’s UK lobbyists put more pressure on the government to rewrite copyright law to the advantage of AI companies…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
European Copyright Society says performer ER on streams, like introduced in Belgium, is a “lawful mechanism under EU copyright law” public
European Copyright Society • 4 min read

European Copyright Society says performer ER on streams, like introduced in Belgium, is a “lawful mechanism under EU copyright law”

The European Copyright Society has published a paper considering and rejecting arguments against introducing a performer equitable remuneration right in relation to streaming in Europe. It’s in response to Belgium introducing such an ER right and a legal case that seeks to block in…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
As majors sign more and more AI deals, creator organisations come together to demand artist and songwriter consent, fair compensation and deal transparency public
Artificial Intelligence • 4 min read

As majors sign more and more AI deals, creator organisations come together to demand artist and songwriter consent, fair compensation and deal transparency

31 organisations representing artists, songwriters and managers have called on labels and publishers to commit to creator consent, fair compensation and transparency as they sign up to AI deals. The call comes amid concerns over the “misappropriation of artist and songwriter rights” in the AI domain…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
APRA AMCOS says Atlantic investigation proves AI companies have plundered the “life’s work of Australian and New Zealand songwriters” public
APRA AMCOS • 3 min read

APRA AMCOS says Atlantic investigation proves AI companies have plundered the “life’s work of Australian and New Zealand songwriters”

APRA AMCOS has utilised an investigation by The Atlantic to identify the many Australian artists whose work has been used for AI training without licence. It comes as the tech sector lobbies Australian lawmakers for new copyright loopholes, something the music industry continues to strongly oppose…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
Majors secure their first Canadian web-blocking order targeting stream-rippers that “threaten the foundation of Canada’s music marketplace” public
web-blocking • 1 min read

Majors secure their first Canadian web-blocking order targeting stream-rippers that “threaten the foundation of Canada’s music marketplace”

The major record companies have got themselves some web-blocking orders against several stream-ripping sites in Canada. It’s the first major label secured web-blocks in the country, with Music Canada stating that stream-ripping “threatens the foundation of Canada’s music marketplace”…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
Streaming services celebrate as Canadian government scraps streaming levy plan and announces alternative $600 million cultural funding package public
Online Streaming Act • 3 min read

Streaming services celebrate as Canadian government scraps streaming levy plan and announces alternative $600 million cultural funding package

The Canadian government seems to have scrapped the controversial streaming levy which would have seen a 5% levy charged on music and video streaming services. Instead it is committing to introduce “federal investments” of $600 million a year to support Canada’s audio and audiovisual sectors…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
Spotify’s transformation into an AI slop factory commences as it announces Universal “superfan” remix gimmick and Live Nation ticketing wheeze public
Spotify • 4 min read

Spotify’s transformation into an AI slop factory commences as it announces Universal “superfan” remix gimmick and Live Nation ticketing wheeze

Spotify has announced partnerships with Universal and Live Nation to get two new features off the ground. Universal is partnering on an AI-powered covers and remixes tool, while Live Nation is involved in a pre-sale tickets scheme. It remains to be seen if Spotify users want either of those things…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
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