In the press: “New generative AI remuneration right for creators proposed”
From Chris Cooke at Complete Music Update: IP expert Daniel Gervais has proposed reforming copyright law to add a new remuneration right for creators whose work is used to train generative AI models. He says it would strange for copyright…
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In the press: “Could a new remuneration right be the key to AI music licensing?”
From Stuart Dredge at MusicAlly: The music industry has been clear on its views about training musical AIs: licensing deals are required. But what should those licensing deals look like? A new white paper written by Professor Daniel J. Gervais…
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New remuneration right could solve legal and ethical challenges of generative AI for music creators
Legal analysis white paper, authored by Prof. Daniel Gervais and released by FTMI, now available to download as an eBook 12 September 2024 – Toronto: One of the world’s leading IP law experts has proposed a new right of remuneration…
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FTMI partners express support for MLC improvement comments
Coalition of independent US and global songwriters and composers expresses thanks and support to representative Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI) for his letter urging improvements to the US Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) September 3, 2024, Washington, DC : The Songwriters Guild of…
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Upcoming S.A.C. educational seminar explains “Who Gets What”
Our colleagues at the Songwriters Association of Canada are holding a seminar on music creator remuneration on the 18 September. Enrollment is free to S.A.C. members but the session is also open to non-members for a small ticket fee. The…
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The CIAM “With One Voice” newsletter
Each month, our partners at the International Council of Music Creators (CIAM) produce a newsletter rounding up the most recent news and events. For August, “With One Voice” shines a spotlight on the inaugural African Music Academy Awards and discusses…
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African Music Academy announces global award winners
FTMI’s partner organisation, the African Music Academy (AMA) has today announced the list of winners for it’s inaugural global prize awards. The process began in March with the nomination of 72 national winners by a jury of professional organisations representing…
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African songwriter and recording artist Solange Cesarovna joins FTMI advisory board
Appointment strengthens African representation and expertise on advisory team. We are honoured to announce that accomplished artist, lyricist and songwriter, Solange Cesarovna, has joined the Fair Trade Music International advisory board. Solange has played a pivotal role in establishing a…
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FTMI Board member, Greg Johnston nominated in Canadian Screen Awards
Congratulations to songwriter, composer and FTMI board member Greg Johnston on his nomination in the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards. His score for “Paranormal Revenge” has been shortlisted alongside many other brilliant works for Best Original Music in the TV Factual,…
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