European Music Organizations Demand Strong AI Act Implementation to Protect Creators
Over 24 European organizations, including GESAC, IMPALA, and IFPI, have issued a joint statement calling for effective implementation of the EU AI Act to protect creators' rights and ensure ethical AI development.
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The key concerns focus on unauthorized use of copyrighted content by AI companies, which these organizations claim is happening "on an industrial scale." They emphasize the need for:
- Transparent disclosure of training data used in AI models
- Proper licensing mechanisms for copyrighted content
- Enforcement of creators' rights in AI training
- Compliance with EU copyright laws
The AI Act aims to establish global standards for AI regulation, similar to GDPR's impact on data privacy. It defines AI systems as autonomous machine-based systems generating outputs that affect physical or virtual environments.
The organizations stress that meaningful implementation of the AI Act is crucial for:
- Creating a sustainable licensing market
- Encouraging responsible AI innovation
- Ensuring fair market competition
- Protecting creators' remuneration rights
- Safeguarding Europe's creative content value
The joint statement concludes by requesting support for concrete implementation steps to create a framework that balances AI innovation with protection for cultural and creative industries.
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