Korea moves to establish ground rules for AI-created music
As generative artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes how music is written and produced, Korea is stepping up efforts to set clear ground rules for the digital era. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Monday that it will co-host a major forum Tuesday to address emerging copyright and licensing challenges surrounding AI-assisted music. The discussion, set to take place at the National…
As AI transforms the music industry, South Korea is taking steps to establish guidelines for digital-era music creation. On Monday, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced plans to co-host a significant forum on Tuesday to tackle copyright and licensing issues related to AI-assisted music. The event will be held at the National Assembly, organized in collaboration with Rep. Kim Jae-won's office and the K-Music Rights Organizations Coexistence Committee, a coalition of six industry organizations.
These include the Korea Music Copyright Association and the Korea Popmusic Industry Association, which represent songwriters, labels, performers, and producers. The organizers described it as the first public forum to gather creators, industry professionals, legal experts, and policymakers to discuss the registration, fee collection, and payment distribution for AI-generated or AI-assisted music. The forum is themed "The Current State of".
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