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Exploration Weekly - EU Passes AI Legislation That Would Safeguard Copyrighted Music / IFPI Touts Fake Stream Takedowns in Canada / Spotify Premium Adds Full Music Videos in 11 Countries
The European Parliament has approved sweeping new laws regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Europe, covering a wide range of applications including biometric surveillance and predictive policing.
Exploration Weekly - US Congress Members Propose New Performer Remuneration System / YouTube Music & Premium Cracks 100M Subscribers / The Grammy Hall of Fame Is Back
New proposals in US Congress would introduce a performer equitable remuneration system on streaming paid for by a new levy applied to subscription fees.
Exploration Weekly - Songwriters and Publishers to Receive Nearly $400M Payout After Streaming Royalty Ruling in the US / ASCAP Announces Record Revenue for 2023 / Spotify Says Independent Artists Received $4.5 Billion in Royalty Payments
Songwriters & music publishers will receive nearly $400M in additional royalties for 2021-2022
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