European Music Industry Giants Urge Stronger AI Act Implementation to Protect Creators
Over 24 European creative and rights holder organizations, including GESAC, IMPALA, and IFPI, have issued a joint statement calling for effective implementation of the EU AI Act to protect creators' rights.
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The organizations emphasize two key concerns:
- Unauthorized use of copyrighted content by AI companies for training their models
- Need for accountability and fair compensation in AI development
The EU AI Act aims to establish global standards for AI regulation, similar to GDPR's impact on data privacy. It defines AI systems as machine-based systems that autonomously generate outputs affecting physical or virtual environments.
Key demands from the organizations include:
- Public disclosure of training data sources by AI model providers
- Demonstration of copyright law compliance
- Ability for rights holders to enforce their rights regarding AI training data
- Fair market competition and creator compensation
- Prevention of unauthorized content use
The statement emphasizes that these measures are crucial for:
- Protecting Europe's creative content value
- Ensuring high-quality AI training data
- Supporting sustainable innovation
- Maintaining thriving cultural and creative industries
The organizations seek concrete implementation steps to create an equitable framework where AI innovation and creative industries can coexist and prosper.
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