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Sony Music Joins ARIAM for Responsible AI
Sony Music becomes first music company to join ARIAM, pushing for ethical AI in creative industries.
In brief
Sony Music becomes first music company to join ARIAM, pushing for ethical AI in creative industries. Sony Music Group joins ARIAM to advocate for responsible AI usage that protects artists' rights and creative assets. Originally reported by Billboard.
Sony Music Joins ARIAM
Sony Music Group has joined the Alliance for Responsible Innovation in the Arts & Media, the first music company to become a member of this organization that includes The Walt Disney Co., BBC, Condé Nast, The New York Times, Fox Entertainment and Adobe.
ARIAM's Three Pillars
ARIAM follows three pillars: recognizing AI's creative opportunities, believing in technology when it's done right and follows copyright law, and helping companies balance protecting assets with innovation.
Sony Music's Statement
Kevin Kelleher, Sony Music's chief operating officer, said generative AI presents significant opportunities and challenges for artists and songwriters, requiring responsible and ethical development to protect human artistry.
ARIAM's Response
Victoria Furniss, ARIAM's executive director and CEO, welcomed Sony Music as the first music company to join, emphasizing music's role in the creative community and the need to support innovation while protecting creativity.
Sony's Legal Action
Sony and Universal Music Group filed a lawsuit against Suno on Sept. 18, claiming AI degrades artists' rights to control their works and determine future uses of their music.
Industry Collaboration
The RIAA, A2IM and SAG-AFTRA have created proposals for regulating AI-generated music on streaming services and charts in recent months.
The short version
Sony Music Group joins ARIAM to advocate for responsible AI usage that protects artists' rights and creative assets.
