ASCAP, BMI and SOCAN align on musical compositions using AI tools alongside human authorship

ASCAP, BMI and SOCAN have each adopted policies to accept registrations of musical compositions partially generated using artificial intelligence tools. These works can now be registered directly with the individual societies. All three PRO (Performance Rights Organisation) registration policies define a partially AI-generated musical work as one that combines elements ...

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UMPG signs UK hitmaker Jessica Agombar

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Blue Raincoat Music Publishing, in conjunction with Reservoir, has signed a global publishing deal with the estate of songwriter and poet Molly Drake. The company has also ...

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