GEMA has published a new "AI Charter" containing 10 key principles for handling generative artificial intelligence in the music industry. This follows their recent announcement of a licensing framework for AI-generated music.

Key Principles of GEMA's AI Charter:

1. AI must prioritize human wellbeing
2. Intellectual property rights must be protected
3. Creators deserve compensation for both AI training data and derivative works
4. Training data transparency is required
5. Protection against unauthorized soundalike works
6. Compliance with EU AI regulations
7. Mandatory collective negotiations with rightsholders

The charter emphasizes that creators should receive ongoing royalties from AI-generated content, including revenue from subscriptions and exploitation of AI-generated music. This extends to cases where synthetic data was used for training, acknowledging that such data ultimately derives from human creativity.

GEMA specifically calls for large technology companies to respect copyright law and engage in fair negotiations with rightsholders. While the charter serves as a guideline rather than detailed policy, it represents a significant step toward establishing clear frameworks for AI usage in music creation.

The implementation of these principles will face challenges, particularly as some AI companies claim fair use rights for training on copyrighted materials. The success of this initiative will likely depend on regulatory support and industry cooperation.

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