ASCAP also said a federal right to publicity was "necessary" in comments filed to the U.S. Copyright Office.
Some record deals may cover “voice rights” that could be used for artificial intelligence; artists are negotiating for clarity and exceptions.
At a Senate forum on artificial intelligence, executive Dennis Kooker called for a federal right of publicity and ways to give musicians "consent, credit and compensation" for use of their work.
As AI continues to develop, it may open new opportunities for estate managers. But they're moving "very carefully," wary of damaging their artists' legacies.
The organization's CEO, Frances Moore, encouraged policymakers "to implement standards for responsible and safe AI."
"This is the most disruptive technology that’s hit the creative industry, generally, in our lifetime. And it’s growing exponentially."
A new board will replace the one that axed Altman on Friday.
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Altman was pushed out at OpenAI on Friday, setting off a weekend of speculation.
Warning of "irreversible harm," the music giant is seeking an injunction prohibiting Anthropic from training models on copyrighted songs while the case plays out.
