Sir Paul McCartney expresses concerns about the potential for AI to exploit artists and diminish creativity. He cautions against a proposed shift in copyright law that could allow AI platforms to use existing music for training without proper compensation.
Sir Paul McCartney has voiced concerns about the implications of artificial intelligence on music creators, warning that AI might lead to the exploitation of artists. The acclaimed musician from Walton and former Beatles icon, now 82 years old, shared his thoughts ahead of a proposed shift in copyright law by the Labour government - an adjustment that could permit AI platforms to utilize existing content for learning and enhancing their offerings.
\In an upcoming interview with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg set to be broadcast this morning (Sunday, January 26), McCartney will express his disquiet: 'You get young guys, girls, coming up, and they write a beautiful song, and they don't own it, and they don't have anything to do with it. And anyone who wants can just rip it off.' He questions the destination of profits within the industry, posing the rhetorical question: 'The truth is, the money's going somewhere... Somebody's getting paid, so why shouldn't it be the guy who sat down and wrote Yesterday?'\The legendary artist warns that such regulatory amendments could exacerbate the challenges artists already face, potentially diminishing creativity. Reflecting on his early days in Liverpool, Sir Paul remarked: 'When we were kids in Liverpool, we found a job that we loved, but it also paid the bills'. The ambiguity surrounding the ethicality of using copyrighted material to train AI technologies has stirred global discussions, leading to court cases initiated by enterprises and individuals in the arts sector, fighting what they deem the unauthorized appropriation of their work, reports the Liverpool Echo. While certain publishers and media organisations have struck licensing agreements with AI enterprises to use content for training algorithms, the government has launched a public consultation open until February 25. This initiative aims to delve into crucial aspects of the ongoing debate, such as enhancing trust between the creative industries and AI operators, alongside mechanisms for creators to license their work and be fairly compensated. Urging Labour to reevaluate its strategy, Paul made an emphatic plea: 'We're the people, you're the government. You're supposed to protect us. That's your job. So you know, if you're putting through a bill, make sure you protect the creative thinkers, the creative artists, or you're not going to have them.' Paul notably harnessed AI to produce The Beatles' track 'Now and Then', unveiled in November 2023, which recently received a nomination for a BRIT Award for best song. Originating from a John Lennon demo recorded in 1977 at his abode in New York, the tune also incorporated George Harrison's guitar work from 1995. AI played a role in enhancing these recordings, enabling both Paul and Ringo Starr to supplement fresh contributions and achieve the final version.
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