RIAA Leads Music Community in AI Filing – US Creative Leadership Paves the Way for Innovation

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) spearheaded a coalition of music leaders urging the Administration’s AI Action Plan to prioritize American leadership in protecting intellectual property (IP) and artificial intelligence (AI). The group emphasized the importance of fostering AI innovation while upholding copyright protection, advocating for free-market licensing for AI training, requiring human authorship for copyright, and resisting exceptions that could facilitate copyright theft of American content. By promoting fair value and economic competitiveness in licensing agreements, the coalition aimed to prevent the unauthorized use of copyrighted works in AI development. They emphasized the need for transparency in AI training materials to build trust and combat skepticism among end-users. RIAA Chairman & CEO Mitch Glazier underscored the significance of supporting American creators and AI companies to maintain a competitive edge in the global AI landscape, discouraging practices that undermine their rights and hinder innovation. The coalition’s stance reflected a commitment to safeguarding American cultural assets and promoting responsible AI development within a competitive global framework.