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  • Last week in music industry commentaryLast week’s commentators in the thick of the industry shared their opinions and thoughts on the ultimate power of music fans; Spotify creates new opportunities for artists and more… Is. Continue reading
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    Last week’s commentators in the thick of the industry shared their opinions and thoughts on the ultimate power of music fans; Spotify creates new opportunities for artists and more… Is. Continue reading

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  • Former Coinbase CTO makes $2M bet on Bitcoin's performanceBalaji Srinivasan has predicted Bitcoin will reach $1 million within 90 days as a consequence of hyperinflation in the United States.

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  • OpenAI unleashes GPT-4, SVB files for bankruptcy, and a PE firm acquires PornhubWelcome to Week in Review, folks, TechCrunch’s regular recap of the week in tech. GPT-4, OpenAI’s text- and image-understanding AI, might’ve dominated the headlines over the past few days. But fresh drama around Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse emerged as well.
    We cover all that and more in this edition, so grab a coffee and settle in.
    Quick note, TechCrunch Early Stage 2023 is fast approaching. It’ll be in Boston on April 20 and will feature three concurrent tracks of founder-forward workshops, case studies and deep dives with experts in tech entrepreneurship. Further down the line, mark your calendar for TechCrunch Disrupt 2023, which will take place in San Francisco on September 19– 21. As always, it’ll be jampacked with roundtables, firesides, Q&As and showcases from luminaries in their fields. You won’t want to miss it.
    Now, on to the news.
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    OpenAI debuts GPT-4: After much anticipation, OpenAI, the AI startup with major backing from Microsoft, has released a powerful new AI model called GPT-4. GPT-4 can generate text and accept image and text inputs — an improvement over its predecessor, which only accepted text — and performs at “human level” on various benchmarks. But GPT-4 isn’t perfect. Like most other generative text AI, the model “hallucinates” facts and makes reasoning errors — sometimes with great confidence.
    Microsoft goes all-in on AI: Leveraging the latest tech from OpenAI, including GPT-4, Microsoft launched new AI-powered features across its suite of productivity tools under the brand Copilot. Copilot handles different tasks depending on the app in which it’s used. For example, in Word, Copilot writes, edits, summarizes and generates text; in PowerPoint and Excel, Copilot turns natural language commands into designed presentations and data visualizations; and in Power Apps, Copilot helps refine ideas for low-code software.
    SVB files for bankruptcy: One week after trading was halted for SVB Financial and after regulators took control of the holding company for Silicon Valley Bank and other subsidiaries, SVB Financial has taken the next inevitable step. On Friday, the bank announced that it has formally filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. This will mean that SVB Financial can apply — and plans to apply — to the courts to resume activities while finding buyers for its assets, which include going ahead with its plan to sell off SVB Securities and SVB Capital.
    Google Glass bids farewell: Google Glass, Google’s misunderstood bit of AR tech, is no more. Google announced this week that it would stop selling the last incarnation of Glass, Glass Enterprise Edition, on March 15 (but continue to support existing customers until September 15). Readers will recall that Glass, which celebrated its tenth anniversary last month, never quite managed to gain traction, becoming the subject of ridicule and parodies even after a pivot in focus from consumer to enterprise.
    YouTube TV gets pricey: In a move sure to irk cord cutters, YouTube has announced that it’s raising the price of its YouTube TV subscription to $72.99 per month — an $8 increase from the current $64.99 monthly fee. The Google-owned company blames a rise in “content costs” for the change. (Perhaps not coincidentally, YouTube TV recently announced a streaming deal with NFL Sunday Ticket, which is reportedly worth $2 billion per season.)
    Via acquires Citymapper: Transportation startup Via, which recently raised $110 million at a $3.5 billion valuation, has snatched up Citymapper, the London startup that produces the popular urban mapping app of the same name. Originally making a name for itself as an alternative to apps like Google Maps for consumers planning journeys in metropolitan areas using public transportation, Citymapper arguably never really managed to capitalize on its momentum and early promise.
    Baidu’s ChatGPT rival flails: In other AI news this week, Ernie Bot, Chinese search giant Baidu’s answer to ChatGPT, underwhelmed. TechCrunch wasn’t able to try it, but industry observers inside and outside China pointed to the fact that rather than showcasing Ernie through a live demo, Baidu opted for a lengthy presentation with pre-recordings of Ernie’s answers. The company’s shares slumped as much as 10% in Hong Kong following Li’s presentation.
    Pornhub meets private equity: MindGeek — owner of several adult entertainment sites, including Pornhub, Brazzers and Redtube — was acquired by a Canadian private equity firm, Ethical Capital Partners (ECP). The acquisition follows a rocky few years for the porn giant. MindGeek’s CEO Feras Antoon and COO David Tassillo both departed from the company in June 2022. MindGeek also is currently in the midst of multiple lawsuits that allege it has knowingly profited off of child sexual abuse material.
    Dish customers in the dark: Dish customers are still looking for answers two weeks after the U.S. satellite television giant was hit by a ransomware attack. In a public filing published on February 28, Dish confirmed that ransomware was to blame for an ongoing outage and warned that hackers exfiltrated data, which “may” include customers’ personal information, from its systems. But Dish hasn’t provided a substantive update since, despite customers continuing to experience issues — and not knowing if their personal data is at risk.
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    TechCrunch’s stable of quality podcasts grows by the hour. (Rejoice, those with long commutes.) This week on Equity, Alex and Natasha discussed the M&A spree that captured Qualtrics, Cvent, and Mint Mobile, as well as what’s followed the SVB collapse, GPT-4 and why Y Combinator is scaling back from late stage. Over at Found, meanwhile, Amanda and Darrell spoke with Teddy Solomon, the co-founder of Fizz, a social media app aimed at college students focusing on building community on campus. The interview touched on what Gen Z is looking for in their social media, how to thoroughly moderate a platform like Fizz and how this kind of community building could go far beyond colleges.
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    TC+ subscribers get access to in-depth commentary, analysis and surveys — which you know if you’re already a subscriber. If you’re not, consider signing up. Here are a few highlights from this week:

    Rethinking points of failure: Natasha M writes about how, in light of the SVB collapse, perhaps founders should rethink entrusting a single person to lead their business to success. She polled a number of early-stage founders who are building companies that have raised a Series A or less to understand how they think about succession. The consensus is that it’s not top of mind, or even top of the list, in a world where founders are more focused on runway, product-market fit and growth.
    Strange things afoot at Unearthly Materials: Tim reports on Unearthly Materials, a startup that claimed to have big-name investors behind its tech that could lead to a superconductor breakthrough. But as it turns out, those investors weren’t all on board, especially given Unearthly Materials’ questionable record.
    Good news for software companies: Depressed from this week in news? Alex writes that it isn’t all doom and gloom. Some software companies are performing quite well during the wider tech industry crash — at least, if their earnings reports are anything to go by.
    OpenAI unleashes GPT-4, SVB files for bankruptcy, and a PE firm acquires Pornhub by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch

    In this edition of Week in Review, we recap OpenAI's release of GPT-4, SVB filing for bankruptcy, and a PE firm acquiring PornHub's parent company.

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  • Getting It Done: Last week in D.I.Y. and Indie musicThis week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how a TikTok ban could affect artists, a how to prepare a guide, and much more How. Continue reading
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    This week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how a TikTok ban could affect artists, a how to prepare a guide, and much more How. Continue reading

  • REWIND: The new music industry’s week in reviewLast week was a busy week by any definition, and the music industry was no exception, with almost a third of musicians skipping meals to survive, ten up-and-coming artists to. Continue reading
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  • Orchestral Tools release Sinoid The latest library in the Fabrik series contains a range of wind and percussion instruments that have been combined with sine waves and processed using a range of analogue effects units.

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  • BLUE ÉLAN RECORDS RELEASES CHARITY ALBUM 'PRECIOUS TO ME'Blue Élan Records, in collaboration with KZZ Music, have once again joined in partnership with the Alliance for Children's Rights to benefit this worthwhile organization. Released today, PRECIOUS TO ME, will bring awareness to a shared vision in which all children have safe permanent families with the support they need to thrive. All proceeds from the album will directly benefit The Alliance. You can follow this link to pre-order the album and get a digital copy instantly.

    Listen to Precious to Me

    The Alliance provides services to impoverished, abused, and neglected young people; providing free legal services, advocacy, and programs that create pathways to jobs and access to education.  The Alliance levels the playing field and ensures that children of all ages within the foster care system are able to fulfill their potential. Blue Élan/KZZ Music founder, Kirk Pasich, explains the significance of this project to the label: “We chose to revisit classic songs from over the years.  Some are just songs we and the artists love - “Call Me The Breeze,” “Big Rock Candy Mountain,” “Bennie and the Jets.” Others are songs that we thought said something in their own way about helping children - “Runaway Train,” “It’s A Hard Life Wherever You Go,” “When The Children Cry.” Label artists Soul Asylum, Gerry Beckley (of the band America), Ozomatli, Chelsea Williams, and label alumni Bob Gentry, Cindy Alexander, Mustangs of the West, Bryan Stephens and Scout Durwood, were joined by label friends Sam Morrow, Ginny Luke, Maiya Sykes, Mary Scholz and Bernie Barlow to record the 15 classic tracks, handpicked by producers Pasich and Colin Devlin. Recording sessions took place over a period of time and slowly the album began to take shape. The idea to gather this collection and benefit such a worthwhile charity as The Alliance for Children’s Rights was born. Blue Élan has supported the charity with various releases over the past few years and looks forward to bringing awareness to the work that they do to help children succeed and flourish. Precious to Me Track Listing:

    "Runaway Train" -  Chelsea Williams

    "Call Me the Breeze" - Sam Morrow

    "It's a Hard Life" - Natalie Gelman

    "Big Rock Candy Mountain" - Soul Asylum

     "Always Midnight" - Ginny Luke

    "Bennie and the Jets" - Maiya Sykes

    "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore" - Gerry Beckley (of America)

    "Willie and the Hand Jive" - Ozomatli 

    "You Make Loving Fun" - Mary Scholz

    "Stuck in the Middle with You" - Bernie Barlow

    "Crazy for You" - Bob Gentry

    "In This Life"  - Cindy Alexander

    "Crystal Blue Persuasion" - Bernie Barlow & Chelsea Williams

    "Precious to Me" - Mustangs of the West

    "When the Children Cry" - Bryan Stephens, Ginny Luke & Scout Durwood

     For more information contact:Blue Élan Records / MAD InkPRMelissa Dragich - mdragich@blueelan.comWhy the Alliance for Children’s RightsSince 1992, the Alliance for Children’s Rights has provided services to impoverished, abused, and neglected young people. By providing free legal services, advocacy, and programs that create pathways to jobs and access to education, the Alliance levels the playing field and ensures that children who experience foster care are able to fulfill their potential. Blue Élan and the Alliance for Children Rights share a vision in which all children have safe, permanent families with the support they need to thrive. Your support will help provide free legal services and advocacy for children in foster care, training and education for those who work with or care for these children, and system-wide reform to change policies to improve children’s lives. The Alliance cuts through the bureaucracy of the courts, healthcare system, school districts, and government agencies to secure a brighter future for children in need. Their staff and extensive network of pro bono attorneys advocate directly for individual children and work toward broader policy solutions to expedite adoptions out of foster care, secure medical coverage, critical therapies, housing, and education, support children recovering from trauma and those with disabilities, and assist young adults aging out of foster care as they grow into independence and self-reliance. Learn more about the Alliance for Children's Rights here: https://found.ee/PghX

    Blue Élan Records, in collaboration with KZZ Music, have once again joined in partnership with the Alliance for Children’s Rights to benefit this worthwhile organization. Released today, PREC…

  • Real-world assets tokenization lacks infrastructure, not just regulationNext-generation of securities, assets tokenization has been held back by lack of infrastructure, as well as regulatory standards worldwide according to BlackRock's Larry Fink.

    Asset tokenization has been held back by a lack of infrastructure, as well as regulatory standards worldwide.

  • Daily Crunch: With just $2.2B in remaining liquidity, SVB’s parent company files for bankruptcyTo get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here.
    Happy Friday Crunch!
    There’s a persistent theory in hardware that manufacturing overseas is the cheaper/better/more efficient option. You manufacture there, assemble somewhere else, and finally approve and get to market in the United States, Haje writes on TC+. It turns out that it’s possible to manufacture closer to home. With supply chains in the news more than ever, “nearshoring” is an oft-overlooked option for startups.
    On that note — we’re going to drink a beer with a shamrock poured into the foam, for no particular reason whatsoever.  — Christine and Haje
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    Next stop, Chapter 11: Today, SVB Financial filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, disclosing that it has $2.2 billion in liquidity, Ingrid reports. “This will mean that SVB Financial can apply, and plans to apply, to the courts to resume activities while finding buyers for its assets, which include going ahead with its plans to sell off SVB Securities and SVB Capital, and more,” Ingrid notes.
    More that we didn’t ask for: Now U.S. users can add a coveted blue check mark to their Instagram and Facebook accounts — well, at least get on the waitlist to do so — for a monthly fee, that is, Aisha reports. Nothing in life is truly free, loves. But there are stickers, so there’s that.
    In the nick of time: As a serial entrepreneur who has famously endured some ups and downs, Parker Conrad has nearly seen it all. Or so he might have thought until last week, Connie reports. Rippling, his six-year-old workforce management company, would go on to secure $500 million in fresh funding as a kind of insurance in the very likely scenario that SVB’s meltdown wasn’t resolved nearly as quickly as it happened.

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    Last night, the news broke that Virgin Orbit was pausing operations for at least a week while it looked for funding to support the business. As part of that pause, company executives reportedly told staff in an all-hands meeting that they were being furloughed — and that it would be unpaid. it never should’ve come to a staff furlough, however, Aria writes.
    Unearthly Materials claimed to have big-name investors, but they weren’t all on board, Tim reports over on TC+. The startup claims it’s on the cusp of a superconductor breakthrough despite questionable scientific record.
    And we have five more for you, complete with saltier-than-usual commentary:

    I’d like to buy all your porn, please: Amanda writes that Pornhub owner MindGeek was bought by a private equity firm.
    Like an electron, you bring me to my excited state: Lauren reports that wedding platform Joy will let you outsource your vows to OpenAI.
    Cleaner communities, one community at a time: Elemental aims to pump $43 million into climate startups with “deep community impact,” writes Harri.
    Big bucks for mobile payments: Manish writes that Walmart invests $200 million in Indian mobile payments giant PhonePe.
    Safe as banks: Top crypto app downloads rise over 15% following SVB collapse, Jacquelyn reports.

    Best practices for changing times: How founders should leverage AI and ML in 2023
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    We don’t run many articles promoting basic best practices. Suggestions like “listen to your customers” and “make data-driven decisions” are so general, they’re hard to implement.
    But now that AI-driven solutions are offering search results, producing poems and generating illustrations on demand, startups need a framework for creating customized user experiences, according to Ab Gaur, founder and CEO of Verticurl.
    “While excessive or unhelpful customer data can clog content pipelines, the right information can power hyper-personalization at scale,” he writes.

    Best practices for leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning in 2023

    Three more from the TC+ team:

    Software to the rescue?: Will software for CFOs create a bright spot in a battered fintech market? Alex and Anna wonder.
    BRB, storing my money in gold: Founders scramble to figure out which banks are safe, reports Natasha M.
    Here’s how they raised: Haje is back with another Pitch Deck Teardown: StudentFinance’s $41 million Series A deck.

    TechCrunch+ is our membership program that helps founders and startup teams get ahead of the pack. You can sign up here. Use code “DC” for a 15% discount on an annual subscription!
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    TikTok had a lot going on in the past day: Taking a nod from several governmental entities in the United States, New Zealand banned TikTok from phones of parliamentarians. Ivan has more on what is going on there. Speaking of the U.S., Taylor writes that the government here is increasing its pressure on TikTok to separate from parent company ByteDance or risk also being banned in the U.S. While the social media giant is dealing with that, it’s also managed to strike a multiyear deal with Major League Soccer — well, unless it’s banned in the U.S. For now, the deal will provide exclusive content and other in-app programming, Aisha writes.
    And we have five more for you:

    No, you are not dreaming: That is Donald Trump back on YouTube, Amanda reports.
    Just what you were waiting for: OpenAI’s ChatGPT Plus subscription is now live in India, Jagmeet writes.
    Don’t wait!: Google found that some Samsung chips can be exploited to compromise Android devices and is now warning users to take action to protect themselves. Zack has more.
    One phone to rule them all: The Federal Communications Commission voted to move forward with satellite-to-phone rules to eliminate ‘no signal’ once and for all, Devin reports.
    Pour one out for our homies: “The world wasn’t ready for Google Glass,” Brian writes in his tribute, Goodbye, Google Glass, we knew you well.

    Daily Crunch: With just $2.2B in remaining liquidity, SVB’s parent company files for bankruptcy by Christine Hall originally published on TechCrunch

    Hello, friends, and welcome to Daily Crunch, bringing you the most important startup, tech and venture capital news in a single package.

  • HUMAN ARTISTRY CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES, Announces AI PrinciplesA broad coalition announced the launch of the Human Artistry Campaign to ensure artificial intelligence technologies are developed and used in ways that support human culture and artistry – and not ways that replace or erode it. With more than 40 members including major unions, trade associations, and policy experts representing individual creators and rightsholders from across the entire tapestry of creative endeavor, the Human Artistry Campaign is positioned to be a leading voice in the rapidly unfolding debate over the costs and benefits of different forms of AI.The group outlined principles advocating AI best practices, emphasizing respect for artists, their work, and their personas; transparency; and adherence to existing law including copyright and intellectual property.The campaign urges supporters to sign a petition to advance these fundamental principles.The launch was announced at SXSW in Austin today at an event featuring voice actor and prolific songwriter Dan Navarro, GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Jessy Wilson and UT Austin professor and immersive technology expert Erin Reilly – and moderated by Rob Levine, Billboard's Deputy Editorial Director.

    Core Principles for Artificial Intelligence Applicationsin Support of Human Creativity and Accomplishments1. Technology has long empowered human expression, and AI will be no different.

    For generations, various technologies have been used successfully to support human creativity. Take music, for example... From piano rolls to amplification to guitar pedals to synthesizers to drum machines to digital audio workstations, beat libraries and stems and beyond, musical creators have long used technology to express their visions through different voices, instruments, and devices. AI already is and will increasingly play that role as a tool to assist the creative process, allowing for a wider range of people to express themselves creatively.Moreover, AI has many valuable uses outside of the creative process itself, including those that amplify fan connections, hone personalized recommendations, identify content quickly and accurately, assist with scheduling, automate and enhance efficient payment systems – and more. We embrace these technological advances.

    2. Human-created works will continue to play an essential role in our lives

    Creative works shape our identity, values, and worldview. People relate most deeply to works that embody the lived experience, perceptions, and attitudes of others. Only humans can create and fully realize works written, recorded, created, or performed with such specific meaning. Art cannot exist independent of human culture.

    3. Use of copyrighted works, and use of the voices and likenesses of professional performers, requires authorization, licensing, and compliance with all relevant state and federal laws.

    We fully recognize the immense potential of AI to push the boundaries for knowledge and scientific progress. However, as with predecessor technologies, the use of copyrighted works requires permission from the copyright owner. AI must be subject to free-market licensing for the use of works in the development and training of AI models. Creators and copyright owners must retain exclusive control over determining how their content is used. AI developers must ensure any content used for training purposes is approved and licensed from the copyright owner, including content previously used by any pre-trained AIs they may adopt. Additionally, performers' and athletes' voices and likenesses must only be used with their consent and fair market compensation for specific uses.

    4. Governments should not create new copyright or other IP exemptions that allow AI developers to exploit creators without permission or compensation.

    AI must not receive exemptions from copyright law or other intellectual property laws and must comply with core principles of fair market competition and compensation. Creating special shortcuts or legal loopholes for AI would harm creative livelihoods, damage creators' brands, and limit incentives to create and invest in new works.

    5. Copyright should only protect the unique value of human intellectual creativity.

    Copyright protection exists to help incentivize and reward human creativity, skill, labor, and judgment -not output solely created and generated by machines. Human creators, whether they use traditional tools or express their creativity using computers, are the foundation of the creative industries and we must ensure that human creators are paid for their work.

    6. Trustworthiness and transparency are essential to the success of AI and protection of creators.

    Complete recordkeeping of copyrighted works, performances, and likenesses, including the way in which they were used to develop and train any AI system, is essential. Algorithmic transparency and clear identification of a work's provenance are foundational to AI trustworthiness. Stakeholders should work collaboratively to develop standards for technologies that identify the input used to create AI-generated output. In addition to obtaining appropriate licenses, content generated solely by AI should be labeled describing all inputs and methodology used to create it -- informing consumer choices, and protecting creators and rightsholders.

    7. Creators' interests must be represented in policymaking.

    Policymakers must consider the interests of human creators when crafting policy around AI. Creators live on the forefront of, and are building and inspiring, evolutions in technology and as such need a seat at the table in any conversations regarding legislation, regulation, or government priorities regarding AI that would impact their creativity and the way it affects their industry and livelihood.

    Human Artistry Campaign – Member Commentary

    “Artists shape our culture and help build a richer, more meaningful world. We simply cannot hand over that great responsibility to computers. AI is a wonderful tool, but it needs to complement human creativity, not replace it. We will not sit on the sidelines while Big Tech once again defines the rules for a new creative frontier.” – A2IM President and CEO Richard Burgess“Black songwriters, producers, and artists already face an uphill battle for ownership, credit, and proper payment in the music industry. Although AI can be an incredible tool, without the protection of real human artistry AI could devastate the Black creative community that leads so much of popular culture.” – Black Music Action Coalition Co-founder and Co-Chair Willie “Prophet” Stiggers“Artists and all creators are determined to lead on this issue and make sure we have a thoughtful, serious debate about both the risks and the benefits of AI. And the time for that debate is now.” – Susan Genco, Board Member Music Artists Coalition“Incredible music originates from individuals. As we face growing AI capabilities, we as an industry are united around the fact that human artistry must be protected by strong copyright law and policy and that AI tools are developed in ways that do not undermine the value of songwriters' work.” – NMPA President & CEO David Israelite.“There is so much potential with AI. But it also presents risks to our creative community. It's crucial that we get this right early on so we don't risk losing the artistic magic that only humans can create.” – Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr.“Human artistry is irreplicable. Recent developments in AI are remarkable, but we have seen the costs before of rushing heedlessly forward without real thought or respect for law and rights. Our principles are designed to chart a healthy path for AI innovation that enhances and rewards human artistry, creativity, and performance.” – RIAA Chairman and CEO Mitch Glazier“It comes down to respect for creative workers and their craft. We have long fought for protections against misappropriation of our members' voices, likenesses and performances, and we are excited to continue that vital work in conjunction with our coalition partners. As technology continues to improve storytelling, we want to ensure humans are always at the center of the story.” – SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland“Artificial intelligence is a powerful, still-emerging technology that presents unique challenges as it matures in the creative arts space. We embrace the responsible use of AI, but recent advancements in AI have underscored the need to develop consensus on responsible use and to address important intellectual property concerns. Our culture and our technology must respect the foundational role that all creators play in AI's ultimate output.”– SoundExchange President and CEO Michael Huppe

    About the Human Artistry Campaign: The Human Artistry Campaign was launched at SXSW 2023 for open dialogue and guidance from the united creative community in shaping the AI debate. Visit HumanArtistryCampaign.com to join.Members include: AFL-CIO; American Association of Independent Music; American Federation of Musicians; Americana Music Association; American Photographic Artists; Artist Rights Alliance; Artist Rights Watch; ASCAP; Association of American Publishers; Authors Guild; Black Music Action Coalition; BPI; Christian Music Trade Association; Church Music Publishers Association; Concept Art Association; Department of Professional Employees, AFL-CIO; European Composer and Songwriter Alliance; Folk Alliance International; Future of Music Coalition; Georgia Music Partners; Global Music Rights; Gospel Music Association; Graphic Artists Guild; IFPI; International Federation of Actors; #IRespectMusic; Living Legends Foundation; MLB Players Association; Music Artists Coalition; Music Managers Forum – US; Music Tech Policy; Music Workers Alliance; National Music Publishers' Association; News Media Alliance; NFL Players Association; NHL Players' Association; Professional Photographers of America; Recording Academy; Recording Industry Association of America; Rhythm & Blues Foundation; SAG-AFTRA; SESAC, Songwriters of North America; SoundExchange and The Trichordist.

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    A broad coalition announced the launch of the Human Artistry Campaign to ensure artificial intelligence technologies are developed and used in ways that support human culture and artistry – and not…

  • From Believe’s $800m in annual revenues to HYBE ending its SM Entertainment takeover bid… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe biggest stories on MBW from the past seven days
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