Klaris Law PLLC’s Post

In our latest #Synchblog ICMP's John Phelan details the practical steps we can take to protect #musiccopyright in the age of #AI, including a new initiative where rightsholders can reserve their rights against unlicensed exploitation of their works. Read more ⬇️

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP's Nathaniel Bach and Suna Izgi write: The two lawsuits add to the growing list of major litigation arising out of the use of proprietary material to train generative AI models, but represent collective action by the major industry players in the music industry in a way that other creative industries (such as film and television) have thus far largely eschewed. #artificialintelligence #ai #copyrightinfringement #intellectualproperty #musicindustry

The lawsuits against Udio and Suno represent a critical juncture for both the music and AI industries. The outcomes will likely shape the legal, ethical, and economic frameworks governing the use of AI in creative fields, balancing the interests of traditional copyright holders with the opportunities presented by technological innovation. As these industries navigate this complex landscape, the interplay between human creativity and artificial intelligence will continue to evolve, redefining the future of music and beyond. https://lnkd.in/dwQCJvWx Follow me to get updates on latest AI, SaaS, and info tech legal developments. #AIMusic #CopyrightLaw #MusicIndustry #GenerativeAI #TechInnovation

In the long run, these legal disputes will have an important impact on the future direction of AI technology. The court’s final ruling will not only affect the relationship between record labels and AI companies, but may also shape ethical standards for data use and an ethical framework for future innovations. Therefore, this litigation case is not only a dispute between the two industries, but also a profound discussion and rethinking of global scientific and technological development and intellectual property protection. https://lnkd.in/g6RW8NYE Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Records sued AI companies Suno, Udio

I think that it's encouraging that Tennessee passed a law to protect musicians against AI (see below), but like I said in an earlier post I made a few days ago about every state writing AI education guidelines, shouldn't this be federal legislation? This is really a copyright issue, so laws like this should be enacted by Congress. We need to stop looking at AI issues at the state level and focus more on creating national, and even international, policies and legislation. https://lnkd.in/eaKz-hWR

Another speedbump in the road of AI developments for artists. Sounds like artists will have to register their work or style at the copyright office. Using disruptive pixel tech might be much faster. It's definitely a strange new world of tech and art. #aiart #ai #techdiversity #techcommunity #techeducation

A Federal Judge has dismissed several claims brought by three artists (Andersen, McKernan, and Ortiz), including allegations of direct copyright infringement, vicarious copyright infringement, DMCA violations, and right of publicity claims, among others, against #DeviantArt, #Midjourney and #StabilityAI. The only claim that survived was Sarah Andersen's copyright claim against #StabilityAI. Mrs. Andersen's copyright claim prevailed because she: 𝟏. Registered her 16 allegedly infringed works with the Copyright Office, a prerequisite for pursuing a copyright infringement action. 𝟐. Provided evidence that these registered works were scraped from the internet and used to train the AI, using the search results obtained under her name from haveibeentrained.com. As stated in The Fashion Law note, "Judge Orrick's overall decision is also noteworthy as it provides early insights into how courts may handle claims in the increasing number of cases involving generative AI platforms". #AI

On October 19, 2023, the U.S. Copyright Office announced in the Federal Register that it will consider a proposed exemption to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act’s anti-circumvention provisions which prohibit the circumvention of any technological measures used to prevent unauthorized access to copyrighted works. The exemption would allow those researching bias in artificial intelligence to bypass any technological measures that limit the use of copyrighted generative AI models. #AI #GenerativeAI #DMCA

Yup. Need to rethink a lot of things on the legal side. Perhaps going all the way to a fresh look at the Constitution in the light of (Gen) AI.