Industry Oct 8, 2026

AI licensing principles emphasize equal value for song and recording rights

As the music industry enters into ever more deals with AI platforms, the indie publisher community has again insisted that - with AI - song rights and recording rights must be valued equally, unlike i

Originally published by Complete Music Update
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AI licensing principles emphasize equal value for song and recording rights

As the music industry engages in more deals with AI platforms, the indie publishing community has reiterated the need for equal valuation of song and recording rights. This principle is considered non-negotiable in new AI frameworks proposed by IMPF and IMPEL. This contrasts with current streaming arrangements. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.