Aiming to support artists’ rights amid the rapid growth of AI, Universal Music Group has partnered with AI company KLAY Vision to develop ethical technology for the music industry.
Universal Music Group (UMG) announcement a partnership with Los Angeles-based AI music company KLAY Vision to create AI tools designed with an ethical framework for the music industry. According to Universal, the initiative focuses on exploring new opportunities for artists and creating safeguards to protect the music ecosystem as AI continues to evolve in creative spaces. Michael Nash, chief digital officer at Universal, highlighted the importance of ethical use of AI for artists’ rights in a rapidly evolving industry.
The collaboration comes as Universal Music faces ongoing legal battles with other AI companies, including Anthropic. AISuno and Udio, for using its recordings in training music-generating AI models without permission. These cases highlight growing concerns about the impact of AI technology on the creative sector, particularly in relation to artists’ rights and intellectual property.
With this partnership, Universal Music aims to establish AI technologies that meet the needs of artists while addressing the complex ethical issues surrounding AI-generated music. By working alongside WE based on KLAY Vision, Universal hopes to responsibly shape the future of AI in music and develop solutions that ensure fair treatment of artists and their work.
