Sweden’s STIM has unveiled an AI Music Licence, allowing licensed AI companies to legally train on copyrighted tracks while ensuring songwriters and composers receive royalties and protection.
Sweden’s music rights body, STIM, has launched an AI Music Licence to give creators stronger protection.
The licence lets AI firms train on copyrighted music only if songwriters are paid fair royalties. It aims to protect incomes as generative AI could cut creator earnings by nearly 24% by 2028.ARY NEWS
The system also requires tracking of AI-generated outputs, adding a layer of transparency and security.
Songfox has become the first startup to adopt the licence, seen as a major step in balancing innovation with songwriter rights.
Summary
Sweden’s STIM has launched an AI Music Licence that ensures AI companies can legally train on copyrighted songs while guaranteeing fair royalties for songwriters. The move comes amid fears that generative AI could slash creator incomes by nearly 24% by 2028. The licence also mandates tracking of AI-generated outputs for transparency. Startup Songfox is the first to adopt the model, marking a breakthrough in balancing innovation with creator protection.
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