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What the RIAA, NMPA and other music organizations want from Donald Trump's AI Action Plan

In January, the Trump Administration issued an executive order directing the development of an AI Action Plan "to sustain and enhance America's global AI dominance". Last month, the US government invited the public to share their ideas for the AI Action Plan via the Federal Register's website through March 15.

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Music revenues rise again in 2024, boosted by streaming subscriptions, report shows

Subscription streaming boosted global recorded music revenues for a tenth straight year in 2024, by 4.8% to $29.6 billion, an industry group said on Wednesday, while urging policymakers to protect artists from copyright threats by artificial intelligence developers.

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AI Can Be a "Very Real and Present Threat to Human Artistry," Music Industry Lobbying Group Warns

The IFPI calls on policymakers to help "amplify human creativity, not to replace it," while Universal Music is looking for "how AI can help and enhance the artist proposition."

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OpenAI is pushing for Donald Trump to weaken copyright protections in the US. Paul McCartney is fighting back.

Letter signed by 400 creative types, including a Beatle, issued after startling submission to US government by OpenAI and Google.

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Mercedes-Benz And will.i.am Are Futurizing In-Car Entertainment With AI-Powered FYI RAiDiO App

Mercedes-Benz has today announced an innovative partnership with FYI, a pioneering AI-powered platform founded by creati

will.i.am and Sean Paul on embracing artificial intelligence in music

Artificial intelligence - should algorithms be embraced or feared in music? Sky News speak to musicians will.i.am and Sean Paul to find out

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Celine Dion warns fans to beware of fake, AI-generated songs appearing online

In April 2024, more than 200 artists, including Billie Eilish, Kacey Musgraves, J Balvin, Ja Rule, Jon Bon Jovi, the Jonas Brothers, Katy Perry and Miranda Lambert, signed an open letter speaking out against artificial intelligence-related threats in the music industry.

Music labels' copyright fight reflects broader challenges with Open AI

The copyright lawsuit against OpenAI by major music labels highlights fears of unauthorised AI use, risking artists' rights and income. Experts warn that AI-generated music may dilute originality, disrupt revenue streams,