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In Pillar 2 of our framework for ethical AI for music, we call out that traceability is key. Knowing which source tracks went into an AI-generated song is a big part of traceability and fair use. Doing this well will be technically challenging. Identifying if a song was AI-generated or not is a good starting point. How can we tell if a song was built with artificial intelligence, or only with human intelligence?Machine learning is commonly used for this kind of 'binary classification' (yes=AI generated, no=not AI generated). This episode is a quick look at some tools using AI / ML for detecting AI in songs, and some concerns.6 'P's in AI Pods is a 100% reader-supported publication. All new posts are FREE to read. To automatically receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a subscriber! Get full access to 6 'P's in AI Pods (AI6P) at sixpeas.substack.com/subscribe

The war saying “No plan survives first contact with the enemy” is also true in writing about topics as dynamic as AI today! This article shares how our plan for this series on ethics of generative AI has evolved since March, and it elaborates on the 4 pillars of our framework for analyzing ethics of AI companies.Post Contents:* AI Ethics in Music** What “Fairly Trained” Means** Four Pillars of AI Music Ethics** Mapping the Four Pillars to the 4Cs* Scope Adjustments** AI vs. GenAI in Music** 3 Notable Exclusions* What’s Next?This article is not a substitute for legal advice and is meant for general information only. Get full access to 6 'P's in AI Pods (AI6P) at sixpeas.substack.com/subscribe

We're all probably working (and sharing part of our lives) with someone who's neurodivergent, whether we know it or not. This is especially true if you are working in software or AI. This episode describes why building a neurodiverse team is a Good Thing for your AI business, and how being more inclusive of neurodivergent people benefits all of us.6 'P's in AI Pods is a FREE reader-supported newsletter on how AI and ethics impact People, Places, Products, Platforms, Practices, and Processes. Subscribe to automatically receive new posts and support my work. Get full access to 6 'P's in AI Pods (AI6P) at sixpeas.substack.com/subscribe

Much of the news and analysis about generative AI for music focuses (with good reason) on unethical, exploitative uses. However, musical artists are increasingly exploring ways to use AI under their own control.This episode lists musicians who are taking AI for music into their own hands to proactively manage consent, control. credit, and compensation (the 4Cs). They include Holly Herndon, Grimes, FKA Twigs, Randy Travis, and Beanie Siegel. Natalie Cole and Paul McCartney have created songs 'with' deceased collaborators. And rights owners for deceased artists Kim Kwang-seok, Teresa Teng, and Anita Mui have created new songs 'by' them.Do you know of any other noteworthy virtual duets or artists using voice cloning or AI? Please share!6 'P's in AI Pods is a 100% reader-supported publication. All new posts are FREE to read. To automatically receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a subscriber. Get full access to 6 'P's in AI Pods (AI6P) at sixpeas.substack.com/subscribe

Insights on today's legal action by Sony, Universal, and Warner on copyright infringement by Suno and Udio with generative AI for music.Big question: Will this set of copyright lawsuits actually give musical artists the 4Cs they deserve (consent, control, credit, and compensation)? Or will it just transfer money from the genAI music companies to the pockets of the music labels? Time will tell.This article is not a substitute for legal advice and is meant for general information only.Thanks for reading 6 'P's in AI Pods! Subscribe for FREE to automatically receive new posts and support our work. Get full access to 6 'P's in AI Pods (AI6P) at sixpeas.substack.com/subscribe

AI Ethics in the News. The major AI companies have all taken some hits this past week with discovery of bad behavior by their humans or by the AI systems their humans built. Here's a short rundown covering Adobe, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Suno, and Udio.This is obviously a fast-moving area; I’ll post short updates as news comes out.6 'P's in AI Pods is a 100% reader-supported publication. All new posts are FREE to read. To automatically receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a subscriber! Get full access to 6 'P's in AI Pods (AI6P) at sixpeas.substack.com/subscribe

This post explains what it means for an AI tool to be certified as Fairly Trained, and covers all of the companies working in generative AI for music who are certified as Fairly Trained as of May 21, 2024. Profiles and a summary table are available online for Beatoven.ai, Boomy, Endel, Infinite Album, Lemonaide, LifeScore, SOMMS.ai, Soundful, and Tuney.Updates will be published as major announcements occur, as new companies become certified as Fairly Trained, or as other ethics certifications mature. Subscribe to be notified when new articles on AI are published (it’s FREE).This article is not a substitute for legal advice and is meant for general information only. Get full access to 6 'P's in AI Pods (AI6P) at sixpeas.substack.com/subscribe

This post covers 10 ways (in addition to creating and performing melodies) that AI is being used in creation of music, and shares insights into ethical considerations for each way. We also briefly discuss IP rights of stakeholders.1. Automated mastering2. Automated translation3. Enhanced auto-tune 4. Functional music5. Generating lyrics6. Music discovery / recommenders / playlist generators7. Self-organizing sample managers8. Stem splitting9. Voice cloning / synthesis10. Vocal coversThis article is not a substitute for legal advice and is meant for general information only.6 'P's in AI Pods is a 100% reader-supported publication. All new posts are FREE to read. To automatically receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a subscriber! Get full access to 6 'P's in AI Pods (AI6P) at sixpeas.substack.com/subscribe

Thinking of adding audio voiceovers to your Substack posts? Me too!Wondering if generative AI tools can help you with your audio voiceovers? Me too!This article summarizes what I’ve learned in the past week about 3 AI-based voice cloning tools, my planned next steps for evaluating them, and how you can participate! Get full access to 6 'P's in AI Pods (AI6P) at sixpeas.substack.com/subscribe

While doing my diligence on the broad landscape of genAI-based tools for our Part 3 article, I came across a whole bunch of irresponsible voice cloning tools. Here’s a summary of what I found, with recommendations for ethical ways to meet needs for voice cloning and vocal covers.* What are voice clones and vocal covers?* The rise of AI voice cloning tools* A handful of responsible options* Lots of irresponsible options* What we can do about it* What’s Next?This article is not a substitute for legal advice and is meant for general information only.6 'P's in AI Pods is a 100% reader-supported publication. All new posts are FREE to read. To automatically receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a subscriber! Get full access to 6 'P's in AI Pods (AI6P) at sixpeas.substack.com/subscribe

TL;DR Just because we can generate melodies now with generative AI, that doesn’t mean we should turn these capabilities loose in the world (yet). We need to get the data and AI ethics right. As with planting a tree, the best time was 20 years ago, and the second best time is now.Our new 8-part article series tackles one of the key questions about the use of generative AI for music: Is it ethical, for musicians (writers and performers) and for music users? In PARTS 1-3, we identify the PEOPLE affected by genAI music initiatives, identify key aspects of ETHICS of generative AI for music, and survey the landscape of recent PRODUCT and PLATFORM announcements and events in use of generative AI for producing and customizing musical melodies.PARTS 4-7 are deep dives which include close looks at where the major players (e.g. OpenAI, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Adobe) and their PRODUCTS and PEOPLE stand today on 4 pillars of AI ethics. PART 8 will summarize and share recommendations. 6 'P's in AI Pods is a 100% reader-supported publication. All new posts are FREE to read. To automatically receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a subscriber! Get full access to 6 'P's in AI Pods (AI6P) at sixpeas.substack.com/subscribe