The music industry: Against AI?
The relationship between the music industry and artificial intelligence (AI) is at a critical point, with copyright management societies taking a tough stance on AI-generated works.
This approach, while aligned with traditional copyright law that values human creativity, is neglecting an emerging market full of potential.
AI already plays a crucial role in music production, from arrangement creation to mastering, and its exclusion, for now, from official registration of works limits both innovation and monetization of new creations.
In this context, alternative platforms such as Shamusic are positioned to lead the change, offering innovative solutions to record AI-generated music, ensuring transparency and fairness in its distribution and music promotion.
As the traditional music ecosystem faces these challenges, a unique opportunity arises for emerging artists and industry professionals to explore new models of collaboration and copyright protection in the digital age.
PROs’ Position on AI
Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) face an unprecedented dilemma with the rise of artificial intelligence in music creation. This section examines current positions and their implications for the future of the industry.
Restrictions in the Registry of Works
Collective Management Organizations or PROs have sided with the human author against the registration of AI-generated works. This decision is based on the premise that human creativity should be at the core of copyright protection.
The main arguments revolve around the authenticity and originality of the compositions. PROs argue that AI alone cannot be considered an author in the traditional legal sense.
This position makes sense even though it leaves in limbo a market for AI-only generated works that can be exploited in a multitude of everyday situations such as: music threads, events with background music etc.
It also poses significant challenges for artists who incorporate AI into their creative process. Many works are in legal limbo, unable to register and monetize works that include substantial AI contributions.
The debate continues on how to balance traditional copyright protection with technological innovation in music.
Impact on Music Innovation
Right now, barriers are being created for new models of creation and collaboration. This could result in a loss of creative and economic opportunities for the music industry.
Many artists and producers are looking for alternatives outside the traditional royalty schemes. This could lead to market fragmentation and the creation of parallel rights management systems.
The current situation raises crucial questions about the future of intellectual property in the digital age and how to adapt existing legal frameworks to emerging technological realities.
Alternative Marketplace for AI Music
At Shamusic we are working to create an alternative marketplace for AI-generated or AI-assisted music, while putting the artist first. This emerging sector offers new opportunities and challenges for artists and industry professionals.
Key features of Shamusic:
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Platform for registration and certification of works (also those generated with AI). Registration also in SGAE of human works.
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Transparent distribution platform based on blockchain. We distribute your music to streaming platforms, using the most robust technology that protects your music rights.
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Collaboration tools between artists and music industry professionals
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Music promotion platform. Opportunity to be included in our playlists.
Shamusic is creating an ecosystem that enables artists:
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Have everything from one place. Upload a piece and Shamusic takes care of the rest.
Shamusic’s mission is to protect the authorship of both human and AI-assisted works. We want to provide alternative markets for emerging artists, where even AI-generated music has a commercial outlet (albeit of lesser value than human music).
“We envision a market in which human creation competes with AI. A market that gives greater value to the human but has an economic outlet for the machine-generated.”
The Future of Music and AI
Benefits of Technology Integration
The integration of AI into music offers numerous benefits for both artists and the industry as a whole. These technological advances are opening up new creative and commercial frontiers.
Advantages for artists:
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Increased efficiency in the compounding and production process
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Access to high quality tools at reduced costs
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Possibility of experimenting with different styles and genres
Benefits for the industry:
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New business models and revenue sources
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Greater diversity in the musical offer
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Optimization of marketing and distribution processes
AI is also democratizing music creation, allowing emerging artists to compete on a level playing field with major producers.
