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The article from Farrer & Co discusses the rapid growth of AI-generated music and the subsequent legal and ethical challenges it presents. Key points include:
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Legal Challenges: The unauthorized use of existing music to train AI models can lead to copyright infringement. The legality of storing and using this data in AI systems is complex and evolving.
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Copyright Issues: Different countries have varying approaches to AI and copyright. The UK provides copyright protection for computer-generated works, while the US does not recognize AI-generated works for copyright protection unless humans have significant control over the creation.
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Ownership: Determining who owns AI-generated music is challenging and could be the creator of the software, the trainer, or the user prompting the generation.
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Passing-off/Fake Attribution: AI’s ability to mimic artists raises reputational risks and legal considerations around false endorsement and consumer protection.
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Licensing and Contracts: Licensing mechanisms, such as those initiated by artist Grimes, are seen as potential solutions to the gray areas of IP rights.
The article concludes that the fate of AI-generated music depends on legal, governmental, and industry responses, noting a significant ongoing paradigm shift.