SZA and Kenny Beats Call Out AI Training of Their Songs
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After The Atlantic revealed an AI-detection tool showing millions of songs— including works by SZA and Kenny Beats—in datasets used to train AI music generators, the artists publicly condemned the practice as exploitative. The story also covers mixed industry reactions, ongoing lawsuits against Suno and Udio, and the fact that some datasets link to YouTube/Spotify, highlighting that the legal and ethical framework for AI training data remains unresolved.
- SZA, Kenneth Blume Decry Use of Their Songs in AI Training Data Sets Pitchfork
- Nashville musician discovers AI companies using his songs without permission WSMV
- Irving Azoff’s Music Artists Coalition among 31 groups warning against ‘misuse’ of artist and songwriter rights in AI deals Music Business Worldwide
- Musicians Pen Letter, Warning About AI Music Deals: ‘Innovation Cannot Be Used to Override Artists’ Rights’ Billboard
- SZA Slams ‘Disgusting‘ Musicians Using AI, Says Platforms Like Suno Train on the ‘Best and Brightest Black Minds of Writers and Producers’ Variety
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