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Twitter’s music label legal trouble might have legs

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Twitter’s music label legal trouble might have legs

The lawsuit against Twitter, now known as X, by music labels for copyright infringement can proceed, as ruled by US District Judge Aleta A. Trauger. The judge denied X's motion to dismiss parts of the lawsuit, stating that it is still unclear to what extent X may be liable for the infringing acts of users on its platform. The National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA) sued X last year on behalf of major publishers, accusing the company of breeding massive copyright infringement. The judge allowed some of the NMPA's claims to proceed, including allegations related to X's premium subscription and its failure to respond to infringement claims in a timely manner. However, claims of direct copyright infringement and vicarious liability were dismissed.

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Elon Musk's growing legal challenges

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Elon Musk's growing legal challenges

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is facing a series of legal challenges. The US Securities and Exchange Commission has sued Musk to testify as part of an investigation into his takeover of Twitter. Musk's companies, including Tesla and SpaceX, are involved in various legal disputes, including allegations of discrimination and workplace harassment. Musk's tweets on Twitter have also caused controversy and legal trouble. Additionally, he has been accused of insider trading and manipulating the cryptocurrency Dogecoin.

TikTok lures songwriters with new promotional features | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 2m ago

TikTok lures songwriters with new promotional features | TechCrunch

TikTok is introducing features to help songwriters highlight their work on the app, including a “Songwriter” label and a dedicated music tab. Initially available to select partners, others can join a waitlist. This move follows surveys and interviews with songwriters about their promotional needs. These features aim to enhance profile building and monetization opportunities. TikTok, known for driving music discovery, remains a key platform for music promotion despite shutting down TikTok Music last year.

Music labels sue AI companies Suno, Udio for US copyright infringement

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Music labels sue AI companies Suno, Udio for US copyright infringement

Major record labels Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and Warner Records have filed lawsuits against AI companies Suno and Udio, accusing them of copyright infringement. The labels claim that Suno and Udio used their recordings without permission to train music-generating AI systems, enabling these systems to create music that directly competes with human artists. Suno and Udio users were allegedly able to recreate elements of popular songs and generate vocals that resembled famous musicians. The labels are seeking statutory damages of up to $150,000 per copied song. These lawsuits represent the first legal action against music-generating AI technology.

Microsoft, Google to not challenge EU gatekeeper designation

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Microsoft, Google to not challenge EU gatekeeper designation

Microsoft and Google won't contest an EU law requiring easier user transition between competing services, like social media and browsers, under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The DMA designates "gatekeeper" services from six major tech firms, including Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, and ByteDance. The law mandates interoperability and user choice. Microsoft and Google accept the gatekeeper label, but others, like TikTok, might challenge it. TikTok disagrees with its designation, while Apple and Meta have yet to respond to reports suggesting they might contest it. The deadline for complaints is Nov. 16.

Taylor Swift's music is back on TikTok, despite platform's ongoing UMG dispute

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Taylor Swift's music is back on TikTok, despite platform's ongoing UMG dispute

Taylor Swift's music has returned to TikTok after a 10-week absence. However, only her more recent songs and "Taylor's Version" cuts, for which she owns the masters, are available on the platform. This comes after a licensing dispute between Swift's label, Universal Music Group (UMG), and TikTok. UMG accused TikTok of trying to undermine emerging artists by selectively removing their music while keeping popular artists on the platform. Swift's return coincides with the upcoming release of her new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," providing both marketing opportunities for her and audio trends for TikTok.

TikTok is removing even more songs as music rights battle drags on

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

TikTok is removing even more songs as music rights battle drags on

TikTok is removing all songs written or co-written by Universal Music Group (UMG) artists from its platform as their battle over music rights continues. This decision not only affects UMG-signed artists but also those with publishing deals under the label, including Harry Styles and SZA. TikTok began removing UMG songs in February after failing to renew their licensing agreement. The platform claims UMG wanted an unfair deal that did not address concerns about AI-generated music and artist compensation. TikTok remains committed to reaching a fair agreement with UMG while allowing users to enjoy millions of other tracks.

Ricky Kej, Shobu Yarlagadda, and Biren Ghose on AI and tech integration in music and film industries

YourStory

YourStory · 10m ago

Ricky Kej, Shobu Yarlagadda, and Biren Ghose on AI and tech integration in music and film industries

Technology has significantly impacted creative art forms such as music, film, and animation. The integration of technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in these industries has resulted in changes in music consumption and film production. Streaming services like Spotify and YouTube have revolutionized how people listen to music, allowing for personalized selection. In the film industry, the accessibility and ease of digital distribution have transformed the way movies are shared and consumed. However, human creativity and imagination remain essential in these fields, as technology cannot replicate the unique contributions of artists and composers. Copyright and legal issues also need to be considered when integrating AI into these creative processes.

Tennessee becomes first US state with law protecting musicians from AI

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Tennessee becomes first US state with law protecting musicians from AI

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has enacted the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act, a legislation that safeguards artists, particularly musicians, from unauthorized use by artificial intelligence (AI). With the increasing use of AI in music creation, concerns have been raised regarding legal and ethical issues. The ELVIS Act updates Tennessee's personal rights protection law to include provisions for protecting the voice of songwriters, performers, and music industry professionals from AI misuse. This move aims to support Tennessee's thriving music industry, which contributes significantly to the state's economy.

Major record labels are reportedly in licensing talks with AI firms Udio and Suno | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 3m ago

Major record labels are reportedly in licensing talks with AI firms Udio and Suno | TechCrunch

Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Sony Music Entertainment are negotiating with AI startups Udio and Suno to license their work, potentially providing a framework for AI companies to pay artists. The talks include labels seeking equity in the startups and aim to resolve ongoing copyright lawsuits. Both parties are attempting to balance control over music use and flexibility for AI experimentation, fostering collaboration rather than legal disputes.

Security tech company Evolv fires its chief executive

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Security tech company Evolv fires its chief executive

Evolv, a security technology company, has terminated its CEO, Peter George, amid a sales misconduct investigation. Michael Ellenbogen, the current chief innovation officer, will serve as the interim CEO. The specifics behind George's firing have not been disclosed, but Evolv stated that it followed careful planning and evaluation by the board. The company is currently investigating the impact of the sales misconduct on its financial reports. This is not Evolv's first legal trouble, as it has faced federal probes and a class-action lawsuit in the past.

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