Adapting Copyright Law for AI-Generated Music

As AI-generated music grows in prevalence, copyright laws must adapt to address its unique challenges. Key considerations include:

1. Recognition of AI-generated works: Establish a distinct category for AI-generated music to address ownership, rights management, and licensing.
2. Defining ownership: Clarify whether copyright belongs to the AI’s creator, user, or both, or treat AI-generated works as “works-for-hire.”
3. Attribution: Set guidelines for crediting both the AI and any human collaborators.
4. Licensing and royalties: Develop new or adapted royalty frameworks for AI-generated works.
5. Fair use: Clarify how AI-generated music can reference existing works under fair use principles.
6. Protection term: Consider shorter copyright terms to balance innovation and cultural access.
7. Ethical concerns: Address the impact on human creators, potential plagiarism, and cultural diversity.

A balanced, carefully crafted approach is essential to foster innovation while safeguarding stakeholders’ rights and interests.