YouTube Aims to Make an Artificial Intelligence Agreement with Music Giants

YouTube is seeking permission to use copyrighted works from brands and artists for artificial intelligence training.

Recently, there has been significant debate over copyright between artificial intelligence developers and major platforms. Many content creators and websites claim their content is being used for AI training without permission, while AI developers often deny these allegations. YouTube, however, has chosen to seek permission first to develop its own AI tool. Reports indicate that YouTube aims to create digital clones of more artists by partnering with major music production and distribution companies. To achieve this, the company is reportedly willing to pay substantial amounts to Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music, and Warner Bros.

It is expected to be a one-time payment

The details of YouTube’s offer remain undisclosed, but it is expected to make a large one-time payment rather than enter into a permanent royalty agreement. The company intends to use the music from the artists it contracts for copyright purposes to train its artificial intelligence tools.

A few days ago, the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) filed a lawsuit against Suno and Udio, two major developers of artificial intelligence music production tools, alleging that these companies used copyrighted tracks without legal permission. The RIAA, which represents major companies such as Sony, Warner, and Universal, has made this case quite significant. The lawsuit demands $150,000 for each copyright violation.

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