Royalties in the age of AI: paying artists for AI-generated songs
As we celebrate World IP Day tomorrow, it’s a fitting time to reflect on how generative AI is transforming music creation, producing impressibly polished tracks in seconds, while also raising vital questions about fairly compensating artists whose work is used to train these models. I explore this topic in my article featured in the World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO Magazine’s' special issue on Music and IP, 'Royalties in the age of AI: paying artists for AI-generated songs'.
Read the full Music and IP issue
The article explores the challenges and opportunities in the AI music industry, particularly how we can ensure fair compensation for artists whose work shapes generative AI models.
Our team at the Audio, Music and AI Lab (AMAAI) at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) not only builds generative models like text2midi, video2music, and Mustango, but we are exploring how AI tools, like music similarity detection, can be used to support ethical practices and equitable royalty systems.
Curious to hear your thoughts on how AI can support creativity while respecting artists’ rights!