A much more salient and important point is generative models relationship to music. Right now, covers are legally protected as derivative works. I predict comme

A much more salient and important point is generative models relationship to music. Right now, covers are legally protected as derivative works. I predict commercial usage of generative music to avoid royalties within the next decade. Philosophically, I think that the process of learning - whether by a human or simulacrom - should be protected. That is, if I write a book, I don't need to seek the permission or pay the authors of every book I've ever read. To me, this is the only sane result for a non-dualist materialist who believes neural networks are in principle isomorphic to human minds. As a matter of law, I believe it will have to be determined on the case law level some point. I'm not a lawyer and this is not legal advice.