Dec 21, 2022 | Entertainment Industry, Music Law
In the not-too-distance future, when a new recording artist seizes the spotlight with hit songs, a huge social media following and sold-out venues, it won’t be a human being. It’ll be a performer whose lyrics, melodies and voice are solely created by artificial intelligence (AI). We’re already seeing hints of this with virtual artists such as metaverse avatars, hybrid performers that rely on a combination of AI and human talent. Beyond music, there’s also been the emergence of AI products that create realistic digital images based on a natural language sentence provided by the user.
Technology is not new to music. From Bob Dylan going electric to autotune to Pro Tools, technology has played a fundamental role in shaping how music is played, how songs are recorded and what listeners ultimately hear. But AI-generated performers and music have the potential to completely remove human input. Once we pass the threshold, we’ll be forced to confront a host of novel questions about how non-human music creators will be treated. Will they be paid? Who will own the copyright to their songs? Will they be eligible to win awards such as a Grammy?
AI-Generated Art Will Challenge Copyright Standards
Copyright law and policy have typically given little weight to non-human artists. In 2019, the U.S. Copyright Office rejected a copyright claim for a piece of AI-generated art, stating that it “lacks the human authorship necessary to support a copyright claim.” Just a few years prior to that, the Copyright Office rejected claims that a monkey that took a selfie with a camera should be the picture’s rightful copyright owner. While this principle hasn’t been tested for AI-generated music, these precedents likely mean an AI-generated artist may not receive performance rights royalties if it creates a hit song.
In other words, the already complicated business of music is about to face a new challenge—and I’d argue that challenge is already here. For example, electronic composer Artificial Intelligence Visual Artist (AIVA) is composing classical music by analyzing the patterns in 30,000 scores. What happens when AI-generated music breaks through on the charts and the AI’s creator wants to get paid? Is the programmer really the author of that work? Moreover, what recognition should the underlying scores that fed the machine receive, including attribution and royalties?
It’s these types of issues that will shape the decisions we make as an industry and a society about this new era of music. Combine that with other ways technology is influencing the industry—from the metaverse to Web3—and it’s clear we need to rethink the existing laws, rules and business models that govern the economics of listening to music. These considerations are the reason why, in October 2022, U.S. senators Thom Tillis and Chris Coons called for the formation of a national AI commission.
Today, our sources of music come from many types of entities: bands, duets, solo acts, the living and the dead. Soon, we must contend with the emergence of a new artistic entity: the created. Now is the time to use our good old human intelligence to build the pathway that fits AI into a bright future.
Dec 19, 2022 | Legal Community, Personal Injury
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Dec 19, 2022 | Personal Injury
You have to establish negligence
One of the primary things that you need to prove in a personal injury case is negligence. This means that you will need to show that the other party did not act with the level of care that a reasonable person would have under the same circumstances. For example, if you were hit by a car while crossing the street, you would need to show that the driver was not paying attention or was driving recklessly. Some of the most seasoned personal injury lawyers suggest that for you to be able to prove negligence, you should take pictures of the accident scene, get the contact information of any witnesses, and get a copy of the police report. It is also a good idea to work with a lawyer who has experience handling similar cases.
You have a limited time to file a claim
Another important thing to keep in mind is that you have a limited time to file a personal injury claim. This timeframe is known as the statute of limitations, and it varies from state to state. In some states, you may only have one year to file a claim, while in others you may have two years. It’s important to check the statute of limitations for your state so that you don’t miss the deadline and lose the opportunity to seek compensation.
You can recover different types of damages
You should also understand that there are different types of damages that you can recover in a personal injury case. These include economic damages, which are costs that you have incurred as a result of the accident , and noneconomic damages, which are more subjective and include things like pain and suffering. In some states, there may also be punitive damages, which are designed to punish the at-fault party for their negligence. Punitive damages are often only awarded in cases where the at-fault party’s negligence was particularly egregious.
You will need to prove your damages
To recover any damages, you will need to be able to prove them. This means that you will need to have documentation to support your claim. For example, if you are claiming economic damages, you will need to have receipts, bills, or other documentation to show the costs that you have incurred. If you are claiming noneconomic damages, you will need to provide evidence of the impact that the accident has had on your life. This could include things like medical records, testimony from friends and family, or journals detailing your pain and suffering.
You may need to go to court
If you decide to pursue a personal injury claim, it’s important to be aware that the case may end up going to court . This is more likely to happen if the other party does not believe that they are liable for your injuries or if they dispute the extent of your damages. If your case does go to court, it’s important to be prepared and have all of your evidence organised. You should also be aware that there is no guarantee that you will win your case, even if you have a strong argument.
You may be able to settle out of court
In some cases, it may be possible to reach an agreement with the other party without going to court. This is known as settling out of court, and it can often be done through negotiation or mediation. If you can reach a settlement agreement , it’s important to make sure that you are getting the full amount of compensation that you deserve. You should also be aware that settling out of court may mean that you will have to waive your right to seek further compensation in the future.
These are just some of the things that you need to know about personal injury cases. If you have been injured in an accident, it’s important to seek legal advice so that you can understand your rights and options. An experienced personal injury lawyer will be able to help you build a strong case and get the compensation that you deserve. Rest assured that with the right support, you can get through this tough time.
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