Music Tectonics What the Heck is Happening With the Copyright Office?
Jul 3, 2025
Jessica Sobhraj, Co-founder and CEO of Cosynd, joins to tackle the complexities of copyright law as it intersects with the rise of AI. She discusses critical news, including Anthropic's win for fair use and the urgency for creators to protect their rights amidst an evolving digital landscape. The conversation highlights the transformative impact of AI on music and job roles, emphasizing the necessity for proper attribution and collective action among artists. Listeners will gain insights into safeguarding their intellectual property in this new technological era.
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Fair Use in AI Training Evolving
- Using copyrighted works to train AI models can be considered fair use if the training is transformative and educational.
- However, using pirated copyrighted works for training can lead to significant legal consequences and penalties.
AI Lacks Human Intuition
- Humans intuitively understand spatial environments and make decisions that AI cannot yet replicate.
- This intuition affects music creativity, which AI models struggle to emulate authentically.
Copyright Office Leadership Controversy
- The termination of the Copyright Office leadership raises concerns about legal validity and could undermine copyright protections.
- Political and industry pressures complicate ongoing negotiations around copyright and AI.