Sony Music Group It issued a warning to more than 700 tech companies and music streaming services that it is illegal to use copyrighted audio content for AI training without explicit permission. The company agrees “significant potential” AI, but “Unauthorized use of content in the training, development or commercialization of artificial intelligence systems” deprives himself and his artists of control and “appropriate compensation”.

In some of the letters sent, Sony Music clearly states the following: “reason to believe”recipients of the letter “He may have already made unauthorized use.” company’s music content. Sony Music’s portfolio includes many famous artists such as Harry Styles, Beyonce, Adele and Celine Dion. The company is committed to protecting its intellectual property, including audio and audiovisual recordings, artwork, metadata, and lyrics. The company did not disclose the list of recipients who received letters of happiness.

“We support artists and songwriters who take the initiative to use new technologies to support their art, Sony Music said in a statement: — The evolution of technology has often changed the course of creative industries. Artificial intelligence is likely to continue this long-standing trend. “But this innovation must ensure that the rights of songwriters and recording artists, including copyright, are respected.”

Recipients are asked to explain in detail which Sony Music songs were used to train AI systems within the time period specified in the letter, how the songs were accessed, how many copies were made and why the copies exist. . Sony Music stressed it would enforce copyright “to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law in all jurisdictions”.

As generative AI advances, copyright infringement is becoming a serious problem, and streaming services like Spotify are already full of AI-generated music. Last month, a draft bill was published in the US that, if passed, would force companies to disclose which copyrighted songs they use to train artificial intelligence.

In March 2024, Tennessee became the first US state to take legal action to protect artists after Governor Bill Lee signed the Ensuring Sound and Visual Security (ELVIS) Act.