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RIAA CEO discusses AI's impact on music copyright and deepfakes

The CEO of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), Mitch Glazier, discussed the organization's stance on AI's impact on music and copyright. Glazier highlighted that the RIAA, along with artists and labels, is concerned about AI companies training on copyrighted material without permission. He also touched upon the complexities of AI deepfakes and the potential for AI detection and labeling systems, emphasizing the need for platforms like Spotify and YouTube to cooperate. AI

IMPACT Highlights concerns about AI training on copyrighted music and potential legal battles over AI-generated content.

RANK_REASON The item is an interview discussing industry concerns and legal complexities related to AI, rather than a direct release or significant event.

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RIAA CEO discusses AI's impact on music copyright and deepfakes

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  1. The Verge — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Nilay Patel ·

    Hold up — I had a great time talking to the RIAA guy

    Today, I’m talking with Mitch Glazier, who is CEO and chairman of the RIAA. This conversation was a real full-circle moment for me: I was in college when Napster hit, and the RIAA became everyone’s villain for suing kids for downloading music. That was when I decided to go be a c…