Renowned British singer-songwriter Kate Bush has joined the growing list of artists opposing the unauthorized use of their work by artificial intelligence. She has signed a petition alongside Paul McCartney, ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus, Radiohead's Thom Yorke, and over 11,500 others, including Kevin Bacon, Julianne Moore, Kazuo Ishiguro, and Robert Smith. The petition, which was initiated in October, addresses the issue of copyrighted materials being used to train generative AI technology without permission.
The campaign emphasizes that the unauthorized use of creative works for AI training poses a significant and unjust threat to the livelihoods of creators. The petition currently boasts more than 36,000 signatures and calls for government intervention to prevent this practice, which it argues creates a major threat to the income of those behind the works.
In a related development, a recent global study revealed that AI-generated music could jeopardize the financial revenue of a quarter of musicians by 2027. The study estimates that music creators could face a loss of up to €10 billion, with an annual loss of €4 billion expected by 2028 if the market penetration of generative AI continues at its current rate. The current annual market for generative AI stands at approximately €3 billion, with projections suggesting it could surge to €63.7 billion by 2028.
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