Spotify is now working with its partner companies to address the legitimate concerns of AI-generated songs.
Daniel Ek, CEO of Swedish music streaming service Spotify, gestures as he makes a speech at a press conference in Tokyo on September 29, 2016. Spotify kicked off its services in Japan on September 29. / AFP / TORU YAMANAKA
This detail was shared by the streaming giant's CEO, Daniel Ek, during the company's first-quarter earnings call on Tuesday, Apr. 25.
During the meeting, Ek said that the industry's concerns about AI-created songs are legitimate.
Among the concerns he highlighted are names used by AI, the similarities of AI-generated songs to the original versions, and who owns the right to publish those AI-generated songs.
Spotify's Efforts Against AI-Generated Songs
According to Business Insider's latest report, Daniel Ek announced that Spotify is already working with its partners to protect creators against AI-generated music.
A Spotify logo is seen as founder and CEO Daniel Ek addresses a press conference in New York on December 11, 2013. The music streaming service Spotify unveiled a new ad-based service for mobile and tablet users that will allow access to Spotify's song catalog for free.
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The streaming platform's CEO explained that they are establishing a position where they can protect their creators while allowing innovations to happen in Spotify.
He shared these details after the Universal Music Group, the largest record company, asked Apple and Spotify to ban AI companies from taking advantage of melodies and lyrics from its material under copyright.
UMG also stated that artificial intelligence firms should not be allowed to train their AI generative models on Universal's catalog.
Spotify CEO Says AI Could Also Be Beneficial
Via TechCrunch's report, Spotify's CEO said that the AI progress in the music industry could be both cool and scary.
For example, Ek provided an update regarding their new AI DJ feature, which provides personalized music selections.
This AI enhancement allows users to have a better music streaming experience.
"First off, let's acknowledge that this is an incredibly fast-moving and developing space," said Daniel.
"I don't think in my history with technology I've ever seen anything moving as fast as the development of AI currently is at the moment," he added.
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