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Part of situation: Artist rights and identity protections against generative AI (2 clusters)

Artist Rights Symposium to address AI identity and publicity waivers

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The Artist Rights Symposium 5 is scheduled for October 19 at Tweed Recording in Athens, Georgia. Hosted by the University of Georgia and the Artist Rights Institute, the event will address emerging legal challenges in the music industry.

A central topic of discussion involves generative AI companies, such as Suno and Udio, which are currently settling copyright lawsuits with record companies and music publishers. These settlements often introduce new licensing arrangements that require artists and songwriters to opt in to access new revenue streams.

Experts warn that these opt-in agreements may contain hidden waivers regarding the right of publicity. Unlike previous industry settlements involving platforms like Spotify or LimeWire, which focused on compensation for past copyright infringement, generative AI technology can potentially replicate an artist's unique voice, performance, and identity.

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Artist Rights Institute · Athens, Georgia · Suno · Udio · University of Georgia

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@ArtistRights Symposium 5 Panel: Beware the AI Opt-In: Hidden Right of Publicity Waivers [musictech.solutions]
@ArtistRights Symposium 5 Panel: Beware the AI Opt-In: Hidden Right of Publicity Waivers [musictechpolicy.com]
@ArtistRights Symposium 5 Panel: Beware the AI Opt-In: Hidden Right of Publicity Waivers [thetrichordist.com]