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Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, and other musicians sign an open letter against AI music generation technology, demanding protection against AI infringement on artists' rights. They warn of AI's assault on human creativity and urge developers to honor artists' rights to prevent the replacement of musicians.

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A group of prominent musicians including Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Miranda Lambert, Katy Perry, and Bon Jovi have signed an open letter cautioning against the infringement on artists' rights by artificial intelligence (AI) music systems. The letter, addressed to AI developers, voices concerns over the unauthorized use of artists' music and the potential exploitation of their work without permission or fair compensation. In the document, the artists emphasize the importance of protecting intellectual property and maintaining the integrity of artistic creations in the digital age.

These musicians, along with others like Kacey Musgraves, Smokey Robinson, J Balvin, and Metro Boomin, stress the significance of respecting artists' rights and ensuring that AI technologies are not misused or leveraged in ways that undermine the creativity and livelihood of music creators. The signatories call for responsible AI development that upholds the principles of intellectual property rights and fair remuneration for artists whose work is utilized in AI-generated content.

The open letter serves as a unified appeal from a diverse group of artists across different genres to urge AI developers to operate ethically and with transparency when integrating music-based technologies. By underscoring the need for ethical standards in AI music creation, the artists aim to safeguard the rights and interests of musicians in an increasingly digital landscape where technological advancements have the potential to disrupt traditional industry practices.

The collective effort of these musicians in signing the open letter signals a shared commitment to preserving the rights and creative autonomy of artists in the face of evolving AI music technologies and emphasizes the ongoing importance of protecting intellectual property rights within the music industry.

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Virality Score 5.3

Change in Rank -3

Thread Age 116 days

Number of Articles 26

Political Leaning

Left 33.3%

Center 53.3%

Right 13.3%

Regional Coverage

US 88.9%

Non-US 11.1%

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