Published on, Sept. 22 -- September 22, 2025 3:48 PM

Global music publishers have accused leading artificial intelligence companies of exploiting copyrighted songs and lyrics without permission, warning that such practices could severely harm artists' incomes and the wider creative industry worldwide. The International Confederation of Music Publishers (ICMP) released findings from a two-year investigation, revealing that major AI firms allegedly trained their models using unlicensed music taken from online platforms. These publishers stressed that this unauthorized use of copyrighted material effectively exploits the hard work of artists for commercial gain. Consequently, calls for stricter protections and transparency within AI develop...