Australian musicians warn generative AI puts 23% of revenue at risk by 2028

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Australian musicians and music rights body APRA AMCOS warn that generative AI could endanger about 23% of songwriters’ and composers’ revenue—potentially AU$519 million—by 2028. Surveying over 4,200 members, artists call for industry regulation to safeguard livelihoods and cultural rights amid widespread concern about AI’s impact on human-made music.[AI generated]

Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?

The article involves AI systems (generative AI tools for music composition and production) and discusses their use and impact on music creators' livelihoods and cultural rights. Although the harms are not described as already realized incidents, the credible risk of economic harm, copyright violations, and cultural appropriation due to AI's unregulated use is clearly articulated. This fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as the development and use of AI systems in music could plausibly lead to significant harms to individuals and communities. The article also references ongoing lawsuits and policy demands, but these are responses to the hazard rather than descriptions of a realized AI Incident. Therefore, the event is best classified as an AI Hazard.[AI generated]
AI principles
AccountabilityFairnessHuman wellbeingPrivacy & data governanceRespect of human rightsTransparency & explainability

Industries
Arts, entertainment, and recreationMedia, social platforms, and marketing

Affected stakeholders
Workers

Harm types
Economic/PropertyHuman or fundamental rights

Severity
AI hazard

Business function:
Other

AI system task:
Content generation


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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
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Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
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