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Jun 26, 2025
A federal court ruling backs Anthropic's use of copyrighted books for AI training, sparking concerns in the music industry about copyright misuse. The challenges faced by independent venues are highlighted, with a focus on their financial struggles amidst a tough landscape. Exciting concert line-ups are previewed, showcasing sold-out shows and upcoming performances in Nashville. The podcast also discusses the innovative certification agreement for AI-generated music, aiming to authenticate new creations in the industry.
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Anthropic AI Fair Use Ruling
- Anthropic won a court ruling that AI training on copyrighted books is fair use if the output is "spectacularly transformative."
- Legal protections for AI use of music might differ from books, especially regarding sampling and licensing concerns.
Humanable Certifies AI-Free Music
- Humanable certifies music as AI-free and partnered with Symphonic Distribution to help artists prove human creation.
- This reflects a growing industry effort to distinguish human-made works amidst AI-generated content.
Splice Content in Pro Tools
- Splice and Avid integrated content licensing directly into Pro Tools, streamlining music production workflows.
- This deal aims to generate more revenue for creators and reduce friction in digital audio workstations.