Over 200 Musicians Unite Against AI's Threat to Creative Rights
April 3, 2024
Over 200 prominent musicians and songwriters have signed an open letter from the Artist Rights Alliance to address AI's impact on music.
Artists including Jon Bon Jovi, Darius Rucker, and Billie Eilish express concerns over AI devaluing music and undermining artists' livelihoods.
The letter calls for responsible AI use in music creation and urges tech companies to pledge against replacing human artists.
Artist Rights Alliance's executive director highlights the struggle of musicians in the streaming era, now compounded by AI competition.
Similar AI concerns are shared by Hollywood actors and writers, leading to demands for protections and fair compensation.
Recent legal disputes, like George Carlin's estate versus an AI-generated comedy special, underscore the tension between AI and artists' rights.
The collective call to action seeks ethical AI usage in the creative industry to safeguard artists' work and ensure their financial stability.
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The Guardian • Apr 2, 2024
Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Stevie Wonder and more musicians demand protection against AI
Ars Technica • Apr 2, 2024
Billie Eilish, Pearl Jam, 200 artists say AI poses existential threat to their livelihoods
