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Nan Goldin, Molly Crabapple, and Laurie Simmons are among hundreds of artists urging NYC Mayor Mamdani to protect the city's creative future by banning AI in schools. #aiinart #nangoldin #artistrights

https://hyperallergic.com/hundreds-of-artists-ask-nyc-mayor-to-ban-ai-in-schools/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Japan creates public performance right for recorded music

The Japanese government has approved an amendment to the Japanese Copyright Act regarding music playback in public spaces. Performing artists and record companies will now be paid when their recorded music is played publicly. Previously, only songwriters and composers automatically…
#Japan #JP #JapanNews #ArtistRights #Japanese #Japanesenews #news
https://www.alojapan.com/1501932/japan-creates-public-performance-right-for-recorded-music/

https://www.alojapan.com/1501932/japan-creates-public-performance-right-for-recorded-music/ Japan creates public performance right for recorded music #ArtistRights #Japan #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #news The Japanese government has approved an amendment to the Japanese Copyright Act regarding music playback in public spaces. Performing artists and record companies will now be paid when their recorded music is played publicly. Previously, only songwriters and composers automatically received royalties. It also means that Japa

'I can't imagine being proud to earn a paycheck obliterating the work and dreams of artists,' SZA wrote as pushback against AI training on music grows. #musiccopyright #aidataset #artistrights

https://pitchfork.com/news/sza-kenneth-blume-decry-use-of-their-songs-in-ai-training-data-sets/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Artists Flee D.C. Celebration Amidst Lineup Controversy

Many artists have pulled out of Washington D.C.'s 250th birthday celebration. Their names were used without permission on event lists. Find out why.

#DC250, #ArtistWithdrawal, #EventPlanning, #DCEvents, #ArtistRights

https://newsletter.tf/artists-leave-dc-250th-birthday-event-lineup-mixup/

Several artists have withdrawn from the D.C. 250th birthday event. This is due to their names appearing on promotional materials without their agreement.

#DC250, #ArtistWithdrawal, #EventPlanning, #DCEvents, #ArtistRights
https://newsletter.tf/artists-leave-dc-250th-birthday-event-lineup-mixup/

🎨🤖 Oh, the whimsical world of AI art royalties! Apparently, throwing pennies at artists for AI-generated #doodles was not the grand utopia it seemed. Tess.Design's noble quest to sprinkle #fairness lasted about as long as a New Year's resolution. 😂💸
https://www.kapwing.com/blog/learnings-from-paying-artists-royalties-for-ai-generated-art/ #AIArt #Royalties #TessDesign #ArtistRights #HackerNews #ngated

Comic-Con Bans AI Art After Artist Pushback

https://www.404media.co/comic-con-bans-ai-art-after-artist-pushback/

#HackerNews #ComicCon #AIArt #ArtistRights #ArtCommunity #Creativity

Bandcamp takes a bold stance against AI-generated music, becoming the first major platform to block artificial content. Protecting artist creativity and intellectual rights, this move signals a potential industry-wide shift. Want to know how this decision could reshape digital music? 🎵🚫 #BandcampPolicy #ArtificialIntelligence #MusicTech #ArtistRights

🔗 https://aidailypost.com/news/bandcamp-blocks-ai-first-major-music-platform-ban-artificial-content

Luke Fountain Carpenter reports: Pop star Sabrina Carpenter is furious, slamming the Trump administration for using her song "Juno" in an ICE raid TikTok video, calling it "evil and disgusting." Joining Beyoncé and Olivia Rodrigo, she demands no artist’s work support inhumane policies. The White House fired back, fueling controversy. Read more on this vital artist rights issue. Luke Fountain Carpenter provides insight.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/02/sabrina-carpenter-trump-ice-video-tiktok-juno.html #SabrinaCarpenter #TrumpAdministration #ICE #MusicRights #ArtistRights

Former TEEN TOP Member C.A.P. To Lead New Idol Labor Union
https://www.kpopmap.com/former-teen-top-member-c-a-p-to-lead-new-idol-labor-union/

#ArtistRights #KPop #KPopIdols

Spotify's jumping into the AI music fray, partnering with major labels for 'artist-first AI music products.' Lots of talk about principles, fewer specifics. Are they really empowering artists, or just trying to wrangle the AI 'slop' before it gets out of hand? What's your take on big tech and creative AI?

https://www.engadget.com/ai/spotify-partners-with-the-big-three-music-labels-on-artist-first-ai-music-products-161047159.html?src=rss

#AImusic #Spotify #TechNews #ArtistRights #MusicTech

Spotify's making headlines, partnering with major record labels (Sony, Universal, Warner, Merlin) to build 'artist-first' AI music products. The kicker? Artists get to *opt in or out* of AI use! Are we finally seeing a win for creative control in the age of AI, or is this just the first note in a much longer symphony?
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/16/spotify-partners-with-record-labels-to-create-artist-first-ai-music-products/
#AI #MusicTech #Spotify #ArtistRights #FutureOfMusic

Spotify, denying accusations they've changed terms for artists. Are we surprised? It's almost as if 'terms and conditions' are just suggestions until someone actually reads them. What's your take on big tech's ever-evolving rulebook?
#Spotify #TechNews #ArtistRights #MusicTech
https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/25/spotify-denies-recent-accusation-that-it-changed-its-terms-for-artists/

AI Music Flood Overwhelms Artists, Sparking Legal and Ethical Crisis

#AI #AIMusic #Copyright #MusicIndustry #GenerativeAI #ArtistRights #TechEthics

https://winbuzzer.com/2025/09/10/ai-music-flood-overwhelms-artists-sparking-legal-and-ethical-crisis-xcxwbn

Before you sign anything—stop.
Read the damn deal.

If they can’t explain the plan,
it’s not a partnership—it’s a payday.

Ask better questions.
Protect your future.
[email protected]

#NineNorth #MusicBusiness
#ArtistRights #ReadTheFinePrint

Dylan Butts delves into the powerful rise of generative AI in the music industry, which prompts urgent questions about its effects on human artists. AI-generated tracks, like those from "The Velvet Sundown," attract millions of listeners, raising issues of authorship and artistic integrity. As traditional musicians feel the pressure, the conversation shifts towards balancing innovation with protecting creativity. For a deeper understanding, check the full article. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/17/ai-generated-music-is-going-viral-should-the-music-industry-worry.html #AIMusic #MusicIndustry #GenerativeAI #Copyright #ArtistRights #MusicEducation

LightShed Bypasses AI Art Protections: Is Your Art Truly Safe? https://aiorbit.app/lightshed-bypasses-ai-art-protections-is-your-art-truly-safe/ #AIArtProtection
#LightShed
#GenerativeAI
#ArtistRights

Kesha is tackling predatory music practices with Smash, her new platform for creators. A community to connect, collab, and keep your rights. Like LinkedIn for musicians, prioritizing empowerment. #MusicTech #CreatorEconomy #ArtistRights

#KNIGHTSTONES #FIRSTLOOK
KnightStones is a saga of opposing ideologies and uncomfortable truths across time.
The runaway heiress Robin & rogue scholar Fisher discover truths long hidden in the history of the fight to free Valos from tyranny; while ages past, the Gem Knights oppose the Valos Elite. #indie #gofundme #fairpay #justice #voiceacting #artistrights #gemknights
#representation #KnightStones #breakingthecycle #antifascism #oligarchs #magic #masculinity

https://youtu.be/WtwsqReN3S0

phillycaller.com/index.php/en... Taylor Swift Named Billboard's Top Artist of the Century #TaylorSwift #Billboard #TopArtistOfTheCentury #Billboard200 #BillboardHot100 #ErasTour #TaylorsVersion #MusicIndustry #ArtistRights #Philanthropy #MusicIcon

Taylor Swift Named Billboard's...

🚨 CISAC study warns generative AI could cost music artists ~20% of their revenues by 2028. 🎶💸 Abba's Björn Ulvaeus cautions that AI "has the power to cause great damage" to the industry. ⚠️ #GenerativeAI #MusicIndustry #AI #BjörnUlvaeus #CISAC #ArtistRights #TechImpact #AIThreat

Mainstream musicians pile into Web3 to revolutionize artist rights with blockchain - Prominent artists including Imogen Heap and deadmau5 join KOR Protocol i... - https://cointelegraph.com/news/mainstream-musicians-web3-revolutionize-artist-rights-blockchain #musicindustryblockchain #blockchaininmusic #artistrights #korprotocol #imogenheap #web3music #deadmau5

Draw with me (w/dog cam). I’ll share experiences I’ve had w/ volunteer art lawyers.

https://makertube.net/w/6vFTxGNY2tVtYpXCt1k4Y1

Sony warns 700 AI devs, music streaming companies on content misuse - Sony cracks down on AI developers like OpenAI and Microsoft with a lette... - https://cointelegraph.com/news/sony-700-ai-dev-music-content-misuse #copyrightprotection #musicstreaming #contentmisuse #aidevelopers #artistrights #aitraining #datamining #sonymusic #microsoft #openai

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. SHADOWS Says SPOTIFY 'Has A Great System For The User' But Not Necessarily So For The Artist

https://blabbermouth.net/news/avenged-sevenfolds-m-shadows-says-spotify-has-a-great-system-for-the-user-but-not-necessarily-so-for-the-artist

#AvengedSevenfold #MShadows #Spotify #ArtistRights #Technology #Blockchain #VRConcerts #ProtocolNetwork #MusicIndustry

FREE ANTI GEN-AI STICKER
https://lesuthia.gumroad.com/l/ai-mosquito-sticker-2024

A sticker I designed for myself which I want to share with you. If you are an artist selling at con tables you are even free to profit off this.

#antiai #artistrights #sticker #illustration #cyberpunk #freeart #gift #giveaway #art

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PESTILENCE Defends Their AI Album Cover, Is Wrong
Woof.

https://metalinjection.net/news/pestilence-defends-their-ai-album-cover-is-wrong

#Pestilence #AlbumCover #Controversy #Artwork #Censorship #Freedom #ArtistRights #CreativeExpression #Criticism #MetalMusic #MusicIndustry #Culture #ControversialArt #PublicOpinion #SocialMedia #Insensitivity #Outrage #DefendingArt #MusicCommunity

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DOJA CAT & German Band CHAVER Have Suspiciously Familiar Album Art
Whoops?

https://metalinjection.net/news/doja-cat-german-band-chaver-have-suspiciously-familiar-album-art

#DojaCat
#Chaver
#AlbumArt
#CopycatAlbum
#MusicalAnalysis
#ArtTheft
#RecreationOfArt
#ArtistRights
#MusicLaw

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SEPULTURA's DERRICK GREEN Blasts 'Greedy' Venues For Taking 'Absurd Percentages' Of Bands' Merchandise Sales

https://blabbermouth.net/news/sepulturas-derrick-green-blasts-greedy-venues-for-taking-absurd-percentages-of-bands-merchandise-sales

#Sepultura
#DerrickGreen
#LiveVenueIndustry
#BandMerchandise
#ArtistRights
#FairPayment

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DREAM THEATER Members Weigh In On Practice Of Venues Taking Cut Of Artists' Merchandise Sales
In a new interview with "THAT Rocks!", the weekly YouTube series hosted by Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci and keyboardist Jordan Rudess spoke about the growing demand among artists that music ...

https://blabbermouth.net/news/dream-theater-weigh-in-on-practice-of-venues-taking-cut-of-artists-merchandise-sales

#DreamTheater
#MerchandiseSales
#ArtistRights
#LiveMusicVenues
#LiveMusicIndustry

Draw with me (w/dog cam). I’ll share experiences I’ve had w/ volunteer art lawyers.

https://diode.zone/w/wcJ1iTy6i33ep5zKvnueUT

We’ve filed a law­suit chal­leng­ing Sta­ble Dif­fu­sion, a 21st-cen­tury col­lage tool that vio­lates the rights of artists.
Because AI needs to be fair & eth­i­cal for every­one.
https://stablediffusionlitigation.com
#ArtistRights
#AIArt