Musicians Sue Labels Over Unshared AI Profits
The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) has filed a lawsuit in New York against Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group, alleging that session musicians are being shortchanged by lucrative AI deals. The union reports that while the labels secured significant compensation from AI companies for past copyright violations and licensed substantial catalog portions, they have refused to share these new revenues with the artists. AFM argues that these AI arrangements constitute a 'new use' under collective bargaining agreements, legally requiring the labels to notify the union and compensate the musicians whose talent fuels these models. Readers should follow the original source link for the full story.
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