The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and other music community leaders are urging the Administration to prioritize both AI innovation and copyright protection. They emphasize the importance of obtaining proper licenses for copyrighted works used in AI training and the need for human authorship protection. The focus is on preventing copyright theft by foreign actors and ensuring fair market competition.
The leaders propose that AI developers should transparently obtain licenses for training materials and comply with copyright laws. They highlight the distinction that copyright protection should apply only to human expression, not AI-generated content. Additionally, they advocate against exceptions that enable the free use of American copyrighted works, emphasizing the importance of fair compensation for creators.
To build trust in AI, they recommend enforcing recordkeeping and transparency in AI training materials. The aim is to promote American leadership in AI development while protecting intellectual property rights. RIAA Chairman & CEO, Mitch Glazier, emphasizes the importance of supporting American creators and AI companies to maintain a competitive edge in the global AI race.
Overall, the focus is on fostering innovation, protecting creators’ rights, and ensuring fair competition in the AI industry. The call is for the Administration to take a stand in upholding American copyright laws, deterring copyright theft, and promoting a level playing field for AI development.
