Universal music head Lucia Greying is once again weighted to the UK’s AI-regulated environment amid continuing debate over the right-sholders “opt-out” system. Photo credit: Hmm
Amid the ongoing debate on proposed AI regulations in the UK, Lucia Greying, head of Universal Music Group, has doubled for “rational public protection measures” of protected works.
The London native repeated his position in a column of about 400 words today after previously weighing on important subjects earlier this week.
As many know, these statements arrived as the UK considers “opt-out” AI training methods, along with silent protest albums and comments from players from various industry groups.
In short, this measure appears to allow generative AI developers to train models on protected works, unless individual artists, right-wingers, and others explicitly opt-out.
The proposal draws in ample pushbacks (not limited to the music world), but Grainge didn’t mention training or opt-out requirements in his latest comments.
Instead, the 64-year-old emphasized the central role of human creativity in music, the industry’s ability to adapt in the face of change, and the UK’s “world-leading creative industry.”
Then, reaching the heart of the issue, UMG CEO was enveloped in summarizing the pitfalls that “leaders were unable to establish reasonable public safeguards” at the intersection of AI and IP.
“AI transforms society,” Grainge concluded. Therefore, governments, industries and creators must work in harmony, seeking equity and compromise to portray the path to responsible AI. ”
Of course, it remains to be seen what the path entails. DMN Pro has provided the latest information on multiple AI cases in the industry in its latest weekly report. And it could be adjacent that the artificial intelligence giant could potentially acquire “fair use” rights to copyrighted works.
Although far from ideal, potential consequences raise questions about the potential revenue potential of opt-out systems such as labels. And, in the big picture, does UK-specific AI law really have teeth that have been impacted by technology globally?
To repeat the obvious, some AI developers operate from a country where IP protection is not exactly covered in iron (or sail at some point). While it’s difficult to cover all basses (or most basses) in this field, last year, DMN Pro looked into the details of Kunlun Tech’s Melodio training, dubbed “the world’s first AI-powered music streaming platform.”
It is also worth considering long-term obstacles associated with healthy AI. Generally, even if US law didn’t address the issue, the right sholders were able to abolish major criminals here.
But under the line, it is rare to imagine the systems behind rogue digital replicas becoming more capable, widespread and commonly used, whether they are strong laws, effective takedown efforts or not. Meanwhile, legally trained music AI appears poised to burn its own challenges in a not too distant future.
