AI
Many AI models have been developed without obtaining consent from the rightsholders for the music used to train the algorithms. These AI models have been integrated into various AI tools.
These AI tools can therefore constitute a widespread infringement of neighbouring rights and are tantamount to piracy. The same applies to music created using these tools.
The use of illegally generated AI music does not exempt users from paying a fee for the public performance of music.
A Sena licence does not legalise the AI tools used or the methods by which they have been trained. The use of illegal AI-generated music therefore carries a significant risk of claims from rightsholders, including artists and record companies.
Sena does not grant licences to developers of AI models or tools.
Below are links to some interesting rulings, developments and the European AI Act.
https://eb.live/artikel/bmg-sluit-ai-partnerschap-met-suno-rond-gelicentieerd-muziekmodel
https://eb.live/artikel/gema-wint-rechtszaak-tegen-suno-over-ai-training-met-muziek
https://www.entertainmentbusiness.nl/labels/wmg-sluit-licentiedeal-met-udio/
https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/actueel/nieuws/2024/08/02/europese-set-regels-over-ai-treedt-in-werking