Music Groups Unite For AI Music Creation Principles
More than fifty prominent music companies, associations, and institutions globally have added their support to the “Principles for Music Creation with AI.” Introduced by Roland Corporation and Universal Music Group (UMG) in March, these Principles are a series of clarifying statements relating to the responsible use of AI in music creation, aiming to protect the essence of music—its human spirit.
Among the organizations endorsing the Principles are NAMM, Sydney University, BandLab Technologies, Splice, Native Instruments, Focusrite, Output, Beatport, Waves, Soundful, LANDR, Eventide, GPU Audio, and many more.
This is a major milestone—a shared philosophy around the application of AI in music creation.This coalition of music industry leadership is committed to adhering to ethical industry standards that protect human creativity, while also exploring innovative ways for AI to empower and support artists. Their alignment around the “Principles For Music Creation with AI” underscores a desire for transparency, equity, and proactive leadership in order to protect music creatives around the world.
As we usher in a new era of music creation, the emergence of AI-powered tools offers exciting opportunities but also presents significant risks. Therefore, a critical need to manage their impact responsibly is required. “The Principles For Music Creation With AI” were developed to address these challenges, establishing clear guidelines that emphasize the need for strong internal governance and broad industry support. By adhering to these Principles, the music industry can protect artistic integrity while harnessing AI’s transformative potential.
To promote greater adoption within the music industry, Roland, UMG, and other members strongly encourage additional organizations across the globe—including manufacturers, educators, associations, labels, and others—to officially endorse these Principles. The potential impact of alignment among music industry leaders cannot be understated and plays an invaluable role in shaping a responsible future for AI in music creation.
BandLab Technologies CEO and Co-Founder Meng Ru Kuok said, “We are at a pivotal moment in the evolution of music creation. As leaders, it is our responsibility to thoughtfully ensure that AI supports artists and respects their creative integrity. As we develop new tools, we must remember that technology is at its best when it enhances, not overshadows, human creativity.
Chris Horton, SVP, Strategic Technology at UMG, said, “We are pleased to see the growing list of Principle supporters from across the ecosystem of tools, services, educators, and services addressing the needs and interests of current and future artists. The scope of support reflected by all of these participating organizations clearly indicates emerging consensus about the importance of strongly advocating a thoughtful approach to AI adoption.”
The core “Principles for Music Creation with AI” are as follows:
We believe music is central to humanity.
We believe humanity and music are inseparable.
We believe that technology has long supported human artistic expression, and applied sustainably, AI will amplify human creativity.
We believe that human-created works must be respected and protected.
We believe that transparency is essential to responsible and trustworthy AI.
We believe the perspectives of music artists, songwriters, and other creators must be sought after and respected.
We are proud to help bring music to life.
To learn more about the “Principles For Music Creation with AI” and voice support, please visit aiformusic.info.