Creators from across the globe have adopted a declaration putting the protection of human creativity at the heart of artificial intelligence policies. The declaration, known as The Paris Commitment, was unveiled in Paris on June 4 during the centenary General Assembly of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC). The declaration states: “At a time when rapid advancements in artificial intelligence risk undermining the value of creative work, we affirm a shared...

Chordal, the leading innovator in music rights technology that last year announced partnerships with Kobalt Music and TikTok, today announced a significant wave of new international rightsholder partners joining its platform. Among the latest to come aboard are Warp (UK), Believe Publishing (UK), 3000 Years (UK), AMF Publishing (UK), Material Music (UK), Aura (UK), Bohemia Records (Ireland), Colorburst Records (Germany), German Bulldozer (Germany), Springstoff (Germany), Loudkult (Sweden), Hear...

BMG has acquired the publishing interests of German music producer Luca Anzilotti, co-founder of the Eurodance group Snap!. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Anzilotti co-founded Snap! in 1989 with Michael Münzing. BMG previously acquired the sound recordings to the entire Snap! catalogue in 2016 and then acquired Münzing’s writer shares in 2022. "This acquisition represents a significant step in BMG’s long-term strategy to consolidate the Snap! catalogue," said the company.

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