Deezer sign AI training statement, the 1st music streamer
Deezer are the first music streaming service to sign a new statement on AI training, fighting against the unlicensed use of music to train AI products.
In a bold statement, Deezer have spoken out against the use of unlicensed music to train AI programs. The music streaming service has signed a statement at www.aitrainingstatement.org saying: “The unlicensed use of creative works for training generative AI is a major, unjust threat to the livelihoods of the people behind those works, and must not be permitted.”
Deezer CEO, Alexis Lanternier said: “The work of artists and songwriters is the foundation of the music industry, and for Deezer it’s essential that creators are paid fairly, and that their works are protected from any misuse. We’re proud to be part of the tens of thousands of creators and organizations that oppose unlicensed use of creative works with AI.
“We will continue to do our part to safeguard the rights of artists and songwriters, including developing our new model for streaming remuneration, AI detection and fighting fraud.” Deezer have been developing and applying tools that detect AI generated content, including popular artist’s voices who have been recreated. They promise the first generation of their AI-detector will be launched before the end of 2024.
Ed Newton-Rex, the organiser of the Statement on AI Training, says: “The Statement on AI Training has been signed by more than 30,000 people – mostly by creators themselves, but also by a number of companies that stand with creators and reject the unlicensed training of generative AI on creative works.
“I’m grateful to Deezer for becoming the first music streaming platform to sign the statement, and I hope other streaming platforms will follow their lead.” The statement has been signed by significant authors like Sir Kazuo Ishiguro and Malorie Blackman, musicians such as Roger Daltry and Thom Yorke, and many more.
As more than 20% of producers now use AI, it’s difficult to draw the line between ethical and unethical uses of the new technology. The world’s biggest label UMG has just signed a deal with an AI music company. It’s a battle between the exploration of new technology and the existential threat posed towards creators.
You can view the full list of over 30,000 signatories to the Statement on AI Training and add your name here.