Innovation or Copyright Infringement? The issue of AI in Music Publishing

Now that more and more people are using AI as a creative tool, Music Publishers are proposing the guidelines to ethical AI use. Following the recent popularity of AI generated songs that imitate artists, the Independent Music Publishers International Forum (IMPF) have provided guidelines for AI developers on how AI can be used without infringing on the rights of artists. This was to ensure that artificial intelligence continues to be a tool that empowers artists rather than replace humanities contribution. As the current discourse on the ethics of AI continues to swarm all creative industries, Music Publishers are trying to…