Record labels sue A.I. music generators for copyright infringement. Pentagon tech upgrade discussed with Silicon Valley’s shifting views. Fun game HatGPT rounds off the episode.
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AI music companies face lawsuits for copyright infringement by major record labels.
Silicon Valley's changing stance on military collaborations revealed through Pentagon's tech update.
Adapting AI and autonomous tech crucial for military superiority in modern warfare.
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RIAA Sues AI music apps for copyright infringement
Major record labels are suing two AI music companies, Yudio and Suno, for alleged massive copyright infringement in creating music without compensating original artists. The AI apps allow users to input prompts like 'make me a country western song about a bear fighting a dolphin.' The lawsuit claims these apps copied entire histories of recorded music to train their models without attribution.
RIAA Chairman on AI music copyright
RIAA CEO Mitch Glazier argues that AI music companies violated copyright law by copying entire music catalogs for their AI models. He dismisses claims of 'transformative use,' stating these companies matched and copied songs without permission, leading to lawsuits against Yudio and Suno. Glazier highlights the importance of proving copying occurred, even if companies try to hide their sources.
Military's Technology Discussion in 'Unit X'
The podcast delves into 'Unit X,' a book highlighting the U.S. military's lag in technology despite huge budgets. It discusses challenges in military procurement compared to consumer technology markets. The exploration includes the discovery of loopholes like other transaction authorities that revolutionized how the Pentagon could quickly purchase innovative tech and mitigate bureaucratic inefficiencies.
Project Maven Transitioning to Operational Phase
Project Maven, previously a pilot R&D project, has shifted to an operational phase, now actively identifying military targets in places such as Ukraine, reinforcing the evolving role of Silicon Valley in supporting defense endeavors.
Significance of AI Technology in Modern Warfare
The evolving landscape of warfare, as seen in recent conflicts, highlights the diminishing efficacy of traditional military assets like tanks and aircraft carriers, emphasizing the critical need to adapt to advancements in AI and autonomous technologies for strategic military superiority.
Record labels — including Sony, Universal and Warner — are suing two leading A.I. music generation companies, accusing them of copyright infringement. Mitch Glazier, chief executive of the Recording Industry Association of America, the industry group representing the music labels, talks with us about the argument they are advancing. Then, we take a look at defense technology and discuss why Silicon Valley seems to be changing its tune about working with the military. Chris Kirchhoff, who ran a special Pentagon office in Silicon Valley, explains what he thinks is behind the shift. And finally, we play another round of HatGPT.
Guest:
Mitch Glazier, chairman and chief executive of the Recording Industry Association of America
Chris Kirchhoff, founding partner of the Defense Innovation Unit and author of Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley Are Transforming the Future of War