Industry Aug 6, 2026

AFEM Joins Call for Artist Consent in AI Music Deals

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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.

Originally published by AFEM
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AFEM Joins Call for Artist Consent in AI Music Deals

The Association for Electronic Music (AFEM) has endorsed a joint industry statement, led by EMMA, advocating for meaningful consent from artists and songwriters regarding the use of their work in AI music deals. The statement emphasizes the importance of maintaining artist control, transparency, and fair compensation.

This move signifies a united front within the music industry to address the implications of artificial intelligence on creators' rights. The focus is on ensuring that artists are adequately protected and fairly remunerated as AI technologies evolve within the music sector. Originally reported by AFEM.