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# Only 42% think creators should be paid when AI uses their music
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/only-42-think-creators-should-be-paid-when-ai-uses-their-music/
- Published: 2023-05-12T14:23:50.000Z
- Updated: 2023-05-13T12:43:33.000Z
- Description: According to a new survey, just 42% of Americans beleive that songwriters and other creators should be compensated when AI uses their work. While creators and rightsholders will consider 42%. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2023/05/only-42-think-creators-should-be-paid-when-ai-uses
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Music Tech, AI, AImusic, DIY musicians, music, Music Business, music industry, musician, musicians, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 09:44

According to a new survey, just 42% of Americans beleive that songwriters and other creators should be compensated when AI uses their work.

![Chart showing public opinion on whether content creators should be compensated for AI-generated work, segmented by total, Democratic, independent, and Republican respondents, with percentage data.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/3a/95/3a957c06-c825-4057-9939-0a274cc16d23/content/images/spcdn-shortpixel-ai/spio/ret_img-q_cdnize/www-hypebot-com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/powerpoint-presentation.png)

While creators and rightsholders will consider 42% a depressingly low number, it’s also a stark reminder of how much consumer education needs to be done and how many regulations need to be passed before AI can positively contribute to everything from music, art, and journalism to the global economy.

The survey was conducted by the [Global Strategy Group](https://globalstrategygroup.com/?ref=hypebot.com).

Read a pdf of the study via DMN [here](https://www.hypebot.com/content/files/www-digitalmusicnews-com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ai-perceptions-priorities-and-expectations-2023.pdf).

**Bruce Houghton* is Founder and Editor of [Hypebot](https://www.hypebot.com/), a Senior Advisor at [Bandsintown](https://www.bandsintown.com/?ref=hypebot.com), President of the[ Skyline Artists Agency](https://skylineonline.com/?ref=hypebot.com), and a [Berklee College Of Music](https://online.berklee.edu/courses/touring-101?ref=hypebot.com) professor.*