Industry Aug 15, 2026
AFEM Endorses Call for Artist Control in AI Music Deals
In short
AFEM has signed the EMMA-led joint industry statement calling for artists and songwriters to retain meaningful consent, control, transparency and fair compensation in AI music deals.
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AFEM
The Association for Electronic Music (AFEM) has officially supported a joint industry statement initiated by EMMA. This statement strongly advocates for artists and songwriters to maintain significant control and consent over their work in deals involving artificial intelligence.
The core demands, as reported by AFEM, include ensuring artists have transparency and fair compensation when their music is used in AI-driven projects. This move signifies a unified industry stance on protecting creators' rights in the evolving landscape of music technology.
The core demands, as reported by AFEM, include ensuring artists have transparency and fair compensation when their music is used in AI-driven projects. This move signifies a unified industry stance on protecting creators' rights in the evolving landscape of music technology.