Industry Aug 22, 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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The Association for Electronic Music (AFEM) has officially endorsed a joint industry statement initiated by EMMA. This statement advocates for artists and songwriters to maintain control over their work in agreements related to artificial intelligence in music.

Key principles emphasized include the need for meaningful consent, transparency, and fair compensation for creators in the development and deployment of AI music technologies. Originally reported by AFEM.