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Udio’s Promise Runs Into Its Reality — and Artists Aren’t Buying It

“Turning Udio into a lawful, rights-respecting platform is like asking the Original Napster to become Spotify overnight, minus the catalog or goodwill.”

Jeremy Young on 11/05/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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With ASCAP, BMI and SOCAN Unity, a New Era for Human Creators and AI Tools

ASCAP, BMI and SOCAN Announce Alignment on AI Registration Policies. Here’s what that means for you.

Jeremy Young on 10/30/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Artists, Voice Your Opinion in White House’s RFI on Future AI Regulation

The White House’s new Request For Information allows citizens (and artists) to voice their opinion on AI regulation.

Jeremy Young on 10/02/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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U.S. Rep. Tlaib to Reintroduce The Living Wage for Musicians Act

US Representative Rashida Tlaib will reintroduce The Living Wage for Musicians Act in Congress for the second time on September 29th, 2025.

Jeremy Young on 09/02/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to Protect Music From Leaks and Hackers

In today’s digital world, one wrong click could leak your unreleased music or give hackers access to your creative work. From two-factor authentication to phishing traps, learn how to protect music and lock down your content and stay in control.

Alana Bonilla on 08/15/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Alarming Rise of AI Music Copyright Laundering

AI music isn’t just flooding streaming platforms; it’s being hidden in plain sight. Now, a growing wave of “humanizing” services is helping creators turn AI tracks into royalty-generating “originals” with. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 08/12/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Copyrighting Music in the AI Era is Non-Negotiable

AI training is a sneaky new threat to music and the music industry, leaving unregistered work more vulnerable than ever. Learn why copyrighting music in the AI era is essential to protecting your rights, income, and creative future.

Alana Bonilla on 08/06/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Simple Guide to Music Copyrights and Royalties [Drew Thurlow]

Music and tech exec Drew Thurlow offers a guide to music copyrights and royalties that breaks down four key income streams.

Alana Bonilla on 06/05/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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New CRB Streaming Royalty Rates are a Big Win for Artists

Artists just scored a major win with proposed new CRB streaming royalty rates. These overdue increases and other changes supported by SoundExchange may mark a turning point in how creators are valued in the digital economy.

Alana Bonilla on 05/27/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to Find Copyright Owners For Covers and Samples

Want to use a someone else’s audio legally but don’t know who owns it? This expert guide shows you how to find copyright holders fast – and get the permissions you need without the legal headaches.

Alana Bonilla on 04/16/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Anthropic tops $61B despite copyright lawsuits

The valuation of AI startup Anthropic tops $61B despite copyright lawsuits by songwriters, labels, authors and other creators over unchecked data scraping. Anthropic tops $61B despite copyright lawsuits Op-ed by. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 03/06/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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