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Two class action lawsuits filed against Suno after data breach

Following the recent media reports that data connected to 55.3 million Suno users was accessed by hackers last November, two class action lawsuits have now been filed against the AI company over its f

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Record labels propose AI chart eligibility rules

The major labels and an assortment of indies have proposed a set of rules for when AI-generated recordings should be eligible for the music charts. They say only AI-assisted tracks should be allowed t

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AFEM Supports EMMA-Led Call for Consent in AI Music Deals

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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Kanye West Settles With Former Assistant in Sexual Battery Lawsuit

Lauren Pisciotta had alleged that West sexually harassed and assaulted her

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AFEM x DDEX present: The Hidden Infrastructure of Music Rights

A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an

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AFEM Industry Insider Call: After the Algorithm

This session is designed to give AFEM members practical ideas they can apply immediately, whether they are shaping artist strategy, developing content plans, or thinking about more durable ways to rea

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RBX Re-launches Spotify Fraud Lawsuit

Rapper RBX is having another go at suing Spotify over allegations it turns a blind eye to streaming fraud when it benefits superstar artists like Drake. His original lawsuit was dismissed but he has f

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Suno Faces Lawsuits Over Data Breach

Following the recent media reports that data connected to 55.3 million Suno users was accessed by hackers last November, two class action lawsuits have now been filed against the AI company over its f

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Record Labels Unite on AI Music Chart Rules

The major labels and an assortment of indies have proposed a set of rules for when AI-generated recordings should be eligible for the music charts. They say only AI-assisted tracks should be allowed t

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Music Industry Proposes AI Chart Eligibility Rules

Framework would 'establish a clear boundary between human-led creativity and works that are purely synthetic or generated by unauthorized AI models' Source

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AFEM and DDEX to Discuss Music Rights Infrastructure

A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an

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AFEM Endorses Industry-Wide Call for AI Music Deal Consent

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 and DDEX Discuss Music Rights Infrastructure

A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an

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AFEM Supports EMMA's Call for AI Music Deal Consent

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 and DDEX Address Music Rights Infrastructure Challenges

A simple question, "why can't this just work?", sparked one of AFEM's most popular member roundtables and an industry report on the friction across music data, rights and royalties. On 2 July, AFEM an

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AFEM Joins Call for Artist Control in AI Music Deals

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 Joins Call for Artist Consent in AI Music Deals

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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Member Feature: TicketSwap

Our latest Member Feature is now live, featuring Aron Farkas, International Growth Manager at TicketSwap: Europe’s leading ethical secondary ticketing marketplace, bringing fans and experiences togeth

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Sphere Entertainment Revenue Rises 11% in Q2 on ‘Wizard of Oz’ Success

Some 220 showings of Oz helped Sphere Experience-related revenue grow by nearly $54 million over the second quarter last year.

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Sphere Entertainment Revenue Rises 11% in Q2 on ‘Wizard of Oz’ Success

Some 220 showings of Oz helped Sphere Experience-related revenue grow by nearly $54 million over the second quarter last year.