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Not a lawyer - just a guy in this space who also has a lifelong passion for hip-hop/rap/pop. This case is relevant[0]. I think there is a pretty strong argumen
by kkielhofner 3y ago
Not a lawyer - just a guy in this space who also has a lifelong passion for hip-hop/rap/pop.
This case is relevant[0]. I think there is a pretty strong argument that just about anything these models spit out is what the music industry would call a "sample" or "remix" that requires clearance and royalties.
The Gaye case provided kicked it up a notch - winning damages for the "feel" of a song.
[0] - https://ethicsunwrapped.utexas.edu/case-study/blurred-lines-copyright https://ethicsunwrapped.utexas.edu/case-study/blurred-lines-...
- tensor 3y agoThe music industry thinks every sound is a remix at this point, it's pretty bad example of where we want to go with copyright and ip if you ask me. Most artists get jack shit, every single thing is considered a remix or sample, and the majority go to the few at the top. If you simply hum a tune you make up on the spot a music industry lawyer would probably declare you owe them money.
- kkielhofner 3y agoYou may be right and I don't like it either but what matters is they win court cases.