Grimes’ manager Daouda Leonard and music platform Slip.stream explain the importance of artists owning their data and controlling their rights to stay ahead in their approach to AI.
Universal Music Group sues Anthropic AI over copyright infringement
Universal Music Group, Concord Publishing and ABKCO Music & Records alleged that Anthropic “unlawfully” copied and disseminated “vast amounts of copyrighted works” from the publishers.
Universal Music Group enters partnership to protect artists’ rights against AI violations
The new partnership between Universal Music Group and BandLab Technologies focuses on ethical AI usage to protect artist and songwriter rights.
Google requests dismissal of AI data scraping class-action suit
Google argued in its motion to dismiss the claims that using publicly available information shared on the internet is not “stealing,” as claimed.
The Author’s Guild launches class-action lawsuit against OpenAI
The Author’s Guild opened a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging misuse of copyrighted material in training of its AI models.
Water & Music’s Cherie Hu says Web3 and AI will revolutionize creativity: The Agenda
Water & Music founder Cherie Hu explains how technology is evolving the music industry — but is it to the benefit of musicians?
AI music sending traditional industry into ‘panic’, says new AI music platform CEO
Can Ansay the founder of AI streaming and marketplace platform Musixy.ai, says AI-generated music is revolutionary and brings efficiency and lowers costs to productions.
Grammy CEO clarifies AI Drake song ineligible for award over copyright issues
The Record Academy executive clearly stated that the track is “not eligible” and cited that the vocals were not legally obtained nor were they cleared by the label or artist.
Grammy CEO clarifies AI Drake song ineligible for award over copyright issues
The Record Academy executive clearly stated that the track is “not eligible” and cited that the vocals were not legally obtained nor were they cleared by the label or artist.
Craig Wright Must Pay $516K to Pursue Case Against Kraken, Coinbase: UK Judge
Wright claims he’s Bitcoin White Paper author Satoshi Nakamoto and holds intellectual property rights on numerous cryptocurrencies
7 blockchain-based platforms for content creators
From Steemit and LBRY to Ujo Music and SuperRare, discover how blockchain technology empowers content creators in the digital age.
Blockchain Anti-Counterfeiting Trials ‘Promising,’ EU Agency Says
The European Union’s intellectual property office EUIPO wants traders and customs authorities to use open-source tools to authenticate branded goods.
Web3 community-building meets music technology at Wavelengths Summit 2023
Crypto natives and newbies alike came together to build community and share alpha on the latest in music technology and decentralization.
Building communities and ensuring NFT success: Insights for artists
Building communities has become more crucial than ever in today’s rapidly changing art space, especially with the rise of NFTs.
How AI Is Changing Artistic Creation and Challenging IP Laws
“These are ethical concerns that, as a society, we’re really confronted with for the first time,” said trademark and copyright lawyer Jessica Neer McDonald.
Yuga Labs accused of IP theft for trademarking BAYC wolf skull logo
NFTs were introduced to the world to help solve the illegal use of intellectual properties and protect artists — the very problem Yuga Labs has been accused of doing.
Hermès wins case against Mason Rothschild’s Metabirkins
A nine-member jury found Rothschild liable for trademark infringement, trademark dilution, and “cybersquatting,” awarding Hermès $133,000 in damages.
DeGods and Y00ts NFTs are bridging off Solana. Here’s why
The migration of Solana’s top two NFT projects to Polygon and Ethereum is set for the first quarter of 2023 on an opt-in basis.
4 ‘emerging narratives’ in crypto to watch for: Trading firm
The crypto trading firm sees NFTs becoming more intertwined with brand IP, while Web3 apps with “real world utility” gain traction.
What are CC0 NFTs, and why are they important?
A CC0 (Creative Commons Zero) NFT is an NFT with a copyright in which the owner permits anyone to use the NFT for commercial gain.