Industry Aug 15, 2026
AFEM Joins 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
The Association for Electronic Music (AFEM) has officially endorsed a joint industry statement concerning the use of artificial intelligence in music. This statement was spearheaded by the organization EMMA.
The core of the statement emphasizes the need for artists and songwriters to maintain meaningful consent and control over their work in AI-related deals. It also calls for transparency and fair compensation for creators in the evolving landscape of AI in music.