US EditionMusic and AI: 2025’s Developments that Will Shape 2026’s Disputes
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The music industry fights against copyright violations and hopes for new revenues through deals with AI providers at the same time. The head of Europe of the market leader, Frank Briegmann, explains what he expects from Spotify and Co.
"It makes no sense to discuss any exceptions to copyright law just because we now have AI applications. We simply have to apply the existing law, then the music industry is also able to find solutions." Frank Briegmann, Head of Europe at Universal Music, speaks in the "FAZ" interview about licensing deals with AI providers and the future of the music market. For him, "only a secure framework" on intellectual property is needed so that the indust…
Music and AI: 2025’s developments that will shape 2026’s disputes
AI remained a big talking point across the music industry in 2025. Big disputes continued over the copyright obligations of AI companies, resulting in plenty of lobbying and litigation. Though towards the end of the year there were also licensing deals, as the majors successfully turned previously confrontational AI businesses into partners and collaborators. We all know AI will be - and already is - a powerful tool for the music industry, assis…
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