Singer Vicco has raised her voice in Paris to defend copyright against the advance of artificial intelligence. Her message is clear: training commercial systems with protected works without permission or compensation jeopardizes the creativity and economy of artists. The music industry is watching closely.
How AI is trained with third-party data without a license 🎵
Generative AI models, such as those that produce music or lyrics, require enormous volumes of data. In many cases, these datasets include songs, recordings, and texts protected by copyright, extracted without the express authorization of the rights holders. Although exceptions like fair use exist in certain countries, European regulations, with the Copyright Directive, require transparency and compensation. Without a clear framework, artists see their work feeding systems that then compete with them. The solution lies in mandatory licenses and traceability systems.
AI and its playlist of borrowed songs without warning 🎶
Imagine Vicco lends her voice to a hit and then an AI uses it to create 50 horrible versions without paying her a single euro. It would be like your neighbor taking your wifi without a password and then setting up an internet café. Technology advances quickly, but copyright is not a meme to share without permission. It's fine for AI to learn from everything, as long as it doesn't forget to pay its dues.