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Over 200 musical artists — including Elvis Costello, Katy Perry and Pearl Jam — have signed an open letter to digital platforms, tech companies and AI developers, warning them to "cease the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists." The letter cites concerns about voice replication, using their work to train AI models and diluting royalty pools, and is more pointed than previous statements, "calling Silicon Valley out specifically,". It comes as the music industry has begun backing bills to protect their work from such threats. #ai #digital #ethics #generativeai #legal #music #musicians #royalties #siliconvalley #technology #voicereplication

Exciting developments out of Music City last week! Here is a quick summary of how Tennessee is protecting its musical creators against AI misuse.

Tennessee has become the first US state to pass a law safeguarding musicians from AI misuse. Governor Bill Lee signed the ELVIS Act, aimed at protecting artists' rights by addressing concerns about AI's unauthorized use of their likenesses and voices. This legislation is crucial amid the expanding role of AI in music production, particularly in generative AI, which has led to debates over legal and ethical issues. By updating personal rights protection laws, Tennessee now offers specific protections for songwriters, performers, and industry professionals, recognizing AI's impact on artistic integrity. This move not only supports the livelihoods of over 61,617 music industry workers in Tennessee but also underscores the state's commitment to preserving its vibrant music culture amidst technological advancements. #AIProtection #ArtistsRights #ELVISAct #MusicIndustry #TennesseeLaw #GenerativeAI #Musicians #LegalEthics #Technology #CreativeOwnership

🎶 Stand by your man 🎶 so he doesn’t get replaced by a robot. 😊 There has been a lot of coverage about the passing of this law in #tennessee to protect the #creativeindustries from #ai fakes and clones, not least because of its ingenious name. It also highlights the fact that, in considering how #us federal law might evolve to accommodate #artificialintelligence, one also needs to consider what approach individual states might take. Finally, as ever, how effective can border-defined legislation be against technology which is in many respects borderless? #machinelearning #musicindustry #digitaltransformation

Step one complete, we need to make sure we DO NOT just let “AI” be implemented but rather perform our due diligence. Tennessee becomes the first state to protect musicians and other artists against AI - NPR https://lnkd.in/e5bR6KWt

🎶 Protecting the Heartbeat of Creativity: Tennessee Sets the Stage 🚀 In a groundbreaking move, Tennessee has become the first US state to enact a law safeguarding musicians and artists from unauthorized AI use. The Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act expands personal rights protection to include the creative voices of our music industry against AI's impersonation prowess. This law underscores the critical balance between embracing technological advancements and preserving the authenticity and rights of artists. As AI reshapes the music landscape, Tennessee's bold step champions the protection of creative integrity and highlights the essential role of legislation in the digital age. A milestone for musicians and a beacon for other states to follow, Tennessee's commitment to its rich musical heritage and its artists' rights sets a precedent in the evolving narrative of AI and creativity. https://lnkd.in/dc3cuBYj #MusicRights #ArtificialIntelligence #Tennessee #InnovationProtection

Tennessee recently enacted legislation aimed at protecting musicians and artists from AI impersonation. The "Ensuring Likeness, Voice, and Image Security Act" or ELVIS Act, prohibits the use of artificial intelligence to replicate a performer's voice without explicit consent. This law will take effect on July 1, 2024 and is a step in safeguarding the unique identities and creative rights of artists in the digital age. I asked MS Copilot to write a headline in the style of Elvis and this was the response: “Shake, Rattle, and Code: The AI Law That’s Rockin’ the Music World!” 🎸🚫🤖 #TennesseeMusicLaw #ArtistsRights #AIRegulation #genai #ElvisAct

Over 200 musicians (including Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Jon Bon Jovi, R.E.M, Stevie Wonder, T-Rex) signed an open letter recognising the positive potential of #AI but condemning the irresponsible use of AI which "undermine(s) or replace(s) the human artistry of songwriters and artists or deny us fair compensation for our work". “This assault on human creativity must be stopped. We must protect against the predatory use of AI to steal professional artists’ voices and likenesses, violate creators’ rights, and destroy the music ecosystem.” It is a valid point that royalty pool dilution will hurt artists who are just "mak(ing) ends meet". There is also a consideration of "model collapse". To get more creativity from AI, you need more creativity from people, or "AI will eat itself". I have for decades pushed for #STEAM, not #STEM. I firmly believe that the arts are a critical component of innovation. This is part of the considerations of #ethicalAI and long-term thinking around AI.

I can't wait to go out Saturday night with my wife and see some live music for Paddy's day! Ironically with the rise of AI content we are all craving authenticity. With all the AI generated music over the last few years, Live music event attendance is up more than ever. Worth thinking about in relation to your own Personal Brand. The question is not, how do I use AI to game the system BUT how do I keep my Personal Brand as real as possible. What do you think? Happy St Patricks day for Sunday! ☘️ #Authencity #PersonalBranding  

Music producers push for legal protections against AI: "There's really no regulation" - CBS News: Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing music and entertainment, prompting concerns about copyright infringement. Music producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis express worries about AI's ability to replicate and manipulate artists' works without permission. U.S. Senators Coons and Blackburn propose the "No Fakes Act" to address these issues and protect artists' rights. AI also has a positive impact, reviving a Beatles song in 2023. - Artificial Intelligence topics! #ai #artificialintelligence #intelligenzaartificiale