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Take a real close listen to this
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We will create, we will go, kind of dream, I can't be so
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Now, could you tell that wasn't the real Harry Styles? Hollywood performers and media artists have struck a ground
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breaking agreement with major record labels to protect their work against the rising influence of artificial intelligence
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The deal, covering the periods from 2021 to 2026, promises higher salaries and safeguards against the use of AI
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according to a statement by the union that represents Hollywood actors and writers known as SAG AFRA
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SAG AFRA National Executive Director called it a groundbreaking agreement. He said this agreement ensures that the members of SAG AFRA are all protected
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Representing around 160,000 actors and industry workers, the SAG AFRA Executive Committee
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unanimously grin-laked the agreement. The deal mandates explicit approval and compensation before releasing songs featuring digital
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replicas of artists' voices. It also specify that terms like artists and singer refer solely to humans
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Final approval from members of the union is expected in the coming few weeks AI growing presence in entertainment has raised concerns over the compensation and crediting of artists
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Last year, SAG-AFTRA staged a prolonged 118-day strike over pay and working conditions, as well
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as fears surrounding AI. After extensive negotiations, they reached an agreement in November with the alliance of motion
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picture and television's producers, which represents media companies, including Walt Disney and Netflix
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The rise of generative AI in music creation has sparked concerns from many industry bodies
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and individuals. They say the technology enables internet users to imitate artists' voices without consent
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Recently, 200 artists, including Billy Eilish, Steve Wonder, and Katie Perry, voiced concerns
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about AI's impact on the music industry. In an open letter, organized by the Artists Rights Alliance that was posted on Medium, several
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artist said AI music generation tools undermines or replace the human artistry of songwriters and artists or denies them fair compensation for their work
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We here at Cidane would like to know. Are you worried that AI might replace your
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favorite artists? Let us know in the comments below and like and subscribe for more
