How Musicians Can Get Paid for Training AI
Startups Sureel and SoundVerse are developing new models to ensure musicians are compensated when their work is used to train generative AI. Sureel, recently acquired by Warner Music Group, uses software to label media with usage instructions for AI training and tracks subsequent use to determine licensing fees. SoundVerse advocates for ongoing artist participation in the AI lifecycle, proposing differential rewards based on how much specific training data influences AI-generated outputs. These initiatives aim to transform the AI industry from one accused of copyright infringement into a system that harmoniously supports artists. AI
IMPACT New attribution and licensing models may emerge to ensure fair compensation for artists whose music is used in AI training.