Music Industry Organizations Propose Blanket Licensing Framework for AI Platforms
Music rights organizations have proposed a collective licensing framework for generative AI platforms, addressing concerns about copyright protection while fostering technological innovation. The proposal comes from the Songwriters Guild of America (SGA), the Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL), and Music Creators North America (MCNA).
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Key aspects of the proposed framework include:
- Sui generis rights for music creators to control their works on AI platforms
- Clear fair use limitations and royalty systems for both AI training and outputs
- Collective bargaining for royalty rate setting
- Mandatory creator and copyright administrator opt-out options
- Oversight board with two-thirds music creator representation
- Strict metadata preservation requirements
- Human authorship requirements beyond basic AI prompts
The framework aims to protect creators' rights while providing AI companies legal access to musical works for training. This balanced approach addresses projected revenue losses for human music creators while supporting technological advancement in the AI sector.
Implementation would require AI platforms to properly license rights for ingesting works, establishing clear legal protections and compensation mechanisms for copyright holders. The system is designed to create an ecosystem where both human creativity and AI technology can coexist and thrive.
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