The Record Labels Are Done Fighting AI. Now They Want a Cut
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Music labels shifting from blocking AI to demanding a revenue share signals a move toward licensing and monetization frameworks instead of outright bans. If you’re building generative media products, budget for rights deals and reporting infrastructure — ‘free training data’ is closing fast.
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