The US Copyright Office has opened a public inquiry to investigate how music streaming fraud is conducted and what financial damage it causes. This investigation also looks at how AI-generated music connects to these fraudulent practices. Creators must submit written responses by November 23, with reply comments available until December 21.
This investigation began after Scott Fitzgerald, a Republican member of the House Judiciary Committee representing Wisconsin’s 5th District, requested the inquiry. Fitzgerald sent a letter on May 21 asking the Copyright Office to examine how AI contributes to streaming fraud and the harm this causes to the music business.
In his letter, Fitzgerald stated that while using AI for music creation is not inherently bad, generative AI can help criminals commit streaming fraud. He explained that AI-generated content competing with human-made music reduces the royalties available to real rights holders.
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