TECH - YouTube In Talks With Top Record Labels To License Songs For AI Music Tools Even As RIAA Sues Suno And Udio: Report | Benzinga
Video sharing giant, YouTube subsidiary of Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is reportedly in discussions with top record labels to license songs for training artificial intelligence music tools. The proposed deal aims to clone the music of popular artists using AI.
What Happened: YouTube is attempting to secure the music industry’s support by offering upfront payments. The platform requires the labels’ content to legally train AI song generators in preparation for the launch of new tools this year, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Major labels such as Sony, Warner, and Universal have reportedly been offered lump sums to persuade more artists to permit their music for AI software training.
However, many artists are resistant to AI music generation, fearing it could undermine their work. “The industry is wrestling with this. Technically the companies have the copyrights, but we have to think ...