GEMA has released a new "AI Charter" containing 10 key principles for the ethical and legal handling of generative artificial intelligence. The charter follows GEMA's recent announcement of a licensing framework for AI-generated music.

Key Principles of GEMA's AI Charter:

1. AI must prioritize human wellbeing
2. Protection of intellectual property rights
3. Fair compensation for creators, including:
   • Payment for AI model training
   • Revenue sharing from derivative works
   • Consideration of synthetic data usage

The charter emphasizes that creators should receive ongoing royalties from AI-generated content, not just one-time training fees. This includes revenue from subscriptions and exploitation of AI-generated music on digital platforms.

Additional Important Points:

• Mandatory transparency in AI training processes
• Protection against unauthorized soundalike works
• Compliance with EU AI regulations
• Requirement for collective negotiations between major AI companies and rightsholders

While these principles establish a framework, implementation remains a significant challenge, particularly as some AI companies argue that training on copyrighted materials constitutes fair use.

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