GEMA has released a new 10-principle AI charter outlining ethical and legal guidelines for handling generative artificial intelligence. Here's what you need to know:

Key Principles of GEMA's AI Charter:

1. AI must prioritize human well-being
2. Intellectual property rights must be protected
3. Creators deserve compensation for both AI training and derivative works
4. Training processes must be transparent
5. Protection against unauthorized soundalike works
6. Compliance with EU regulations for AI systems
7. Mandatory collective negotiations with rightsholders

The charter emphasizes that creators should receive ongoing royalties from AI-generated content, including revenue from:

• Subscription services
• Background music usage
• Music platform distributions
• Content derived from synthetic data

GEMA stresses that large tech companies must respect copyright laws and engage in fair negotiations with rights holders. This follows their earlier announcement of a licensing framework for generative AI, which included compensation for artists whose works are used in AI training.

While these principles establish a foundation for AI governance in music, implementation and industry adoption remain key challenges, particularly as some AI companies continue to claim fair use for training materials.

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