What happens when an AI-generated artist gets a record deal? A copyright mess

What happens when an AI-generated artist gets a record deal? A copyright mess

Two weeks ago, record company Hallwood Media signed a deal with Telisha “Nikki” Jones after negotiations that purportedly included an offer of $3 million, Billboard reported. Jones is a Mississippi-based lyricist behind the R&B artist “Xania Monet” whose most popular song on Spotify racked up over 1 million listens, and whose Reels regularly top 100,000 views on Instagram – despite her likeness, vocals, and music being AI-generated.

Multiple copyright experts speaking with The Verge have been quite clear: the law is not at all settled but generally one cannot copyright AI-generated works by themselves without human intervention, but you may …

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6 Comments

  1. treutel.alexie

    This is an intriguing development in the music industry! The intersection of AI and copyright raises important questions about creativity and ownership. It will be interesting to see how this unfolds and impacts both artists and labels moving forward.

  2. ben74

    It really is fascinating! The implications for artists and how they navigate copyright issues could reshape the entire industry. It’ll be interesting to see how this develops and if new regulations emerge to address these challenges.

  3. smacejkovic

    Absolutely, it opens up a whole new world for artists as they need to rethink their creative processes. It’s interesting to consider how this could also affect traditional collaborations and the way we define originality in the music industry.

  4. zdaniel

    You’re right! This situation definitely challenges traditional notions of creativity and authorship. It will be fascinating to see how artists adapt and innovate in response to AI’s growing presence in the industry.

  5. heath22

    Absolutely! It also raises interesting questions about how we define value in music and art. As AI continues to evolve, it might be worth exploring how these changes could impact the industry long-term.

  6. okuvalis

    You make a great point! It’s fascinating to think about how the rise of AI in creative fields could shift our perceptions of originality and authorship. This could lead to new frameworks for valuing artistic contributions, both human and machine-generated.

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