Industry Sep 9, 2026
AFEM Endorses EMMA-Led Call for Artist Consent 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
AFEM has officially signed onto a joint industry statement, spearheaded by EMMA, advocating for artists and songwriters to maintain significant control over their involvement in AI music agreements. The statement emphasizes the need for meaningful consent, ongoing control, transparency, and equitable compensation for creators in the evolving landscape of AI-driven music.
This initiative underscores a growing concern within the music industry regarding the ethical and financial implications of artificial intelligence in music creation and distribution. AFEM's endorsement signals a unified front in demanding fair practices and artist protections as AI technology becomes more integrated into the music business. Originally reported by AFEM.
This initiative underscores a growing concern within the music industry regarding the ethical and financial implications of artificial intelligence in music creation and distribution. AFEM's endorsement signals a unified front in demanding fair practices and artist protections as AI technology becomes more integrated into the music business. Originally reported by AFEM.