Sony Music Warns Meta, Microsoft, and 700 AI Firms Against Unauthorized Use of Its Content

May 16, 2024, 09:16 PM

Sony Music has issued formal letters to over 700 artificial intelligence companies and music streaming platforms, including Meta and Microsoft, warning them against the unauthorized use of its content for AI training. The company asserts that using its artists' music, lyrics, art, and related content without explicit permission constitutes copyright infringement. Sony Music is open to discussing licensing agreements but demands that these entities cease any unlicensed use of its intellectual property immediately. This move underscores Sony Music's efforts to protect its artists' work and maintain control over its creative assets in the face of advancing AI technologies.