YouTube AI Lawsuit, Lionel Richie Trademark, Diddy Case Ruling & More Top Music Law News https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.bill board.com/pro/youtube-ai-lawsui
Google is arguing that users grant YouTube a broad license to use uploaded content, which it claims covers the use of copyrighted songs by AI music companies. This argument is part of a defense against a lawsuit filed by indie artists and songwriters who allege their music was used without permission to train AI models. Separately, Lionel Richie is seeking trademark protection for his voice, joining other celebrities in taking legal steps to prevent AI cloning. AI
IMPACT Google's argument could set a precedent for how user-generated content is licensed for AI training, impacting AI music development and copyright law.