The New York Times – Music:
Advances in A.I. are making it possible to create all kinds of music from scratch, but they also raise questions about what is legal and who will actually listen.
Category: Copyrights and Copyright Violations
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How Trump Made ‘Y.M.C.A.’ His Anthem, Despite the Village People and Victor Willis’s Mixed Feelings
The New York Times – Music:
On social media, he said the Village People’s lead singer, Victor Willis, was with him “right from the beginning.” But the president has a more complicated history with the group.
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Colbert’s Use of ‘Peanuts’ Jingle on His Finale Will Cost CBS
The New York Times – Music:
The network agreed to pay a licensing fee for an undisclosed amount to Lee Mendelson Film Productions, which is donating the money to charity.
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Ye Must Pay Musicians for Using Sample Without Permission
The New York Times – Music:
A jury in Los Angeles found the rapper and three of his companies liable for more than $400,000 after he played an unauthorized music sample at an event in 2021.
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Supreme Court Sides With Internet Provider in Copyright Fight Over Pirated Music
The New York Times – Music:
Leading music labels sued Cox Communications for failing to terminate accounts of subscribers flagged for distributing copyrighted music.
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Why an A.I. Video of Tom Cruise Battling Brad Pitt Spooked Hollywood
The New York Times – Film:
A 15-second clip created by an artificial intelligence tool owned by the Chinese technology company ByteDance appears more cinematic than anything so far.