UMG tells Apple and Spotify to block AI lyric, melody scraping

[zdw]

https://www.ft.com/content/aec1679b-5a34-4dad-9fc9-f4d8cdd124b9

[rvz]

But but but "fair use" though, says the AI bros.

Not this time with musicians unless you think you have a standing chance against the music and records industry which is 0.000000000000000000001% chance of winning.

Not even Google wouldn't risk it with them and the UMG isn’t tired of free money and filing more lawsuits.

[lisasays]

Until a proper licensing deal is reached, that is.

[cratermoon → lisasays]

And none of the musicians will see any additional money.