EU’s AI Act: CEO Robert Kyncl Urges Fair Protection for Artists and Songwriters

Robert Kyncl, CEO of Warner Music Group, has called on the European Union (EU) to include meaningful transparency and record-keeping obligations in the AI Act. As the landmark legal framework for artificial intelligence enters its final phase of legislative process, Kyncl emphasizes the importance of balancing the opportunities and challenges that AI presents to the music industry. He believes that artists should have a choice when engaging with AI and that they should benefit from their participation or be protected if they wish. Kyncl encourages the EU to lead by example and establish responsible generative AI by enforcing transparency and record-keeping requirements. By doing so, the EU can boost the value of AI, safeguard the rights of the creative community, and foster a stable free-market licensing environment. Kyncl’s article highlights the need for Europe to prioritize its world-class creative sector while attracting investment from AI companies. With the right regulatory framework, both sectors can thrive together, ensuring an exciting and dynamic future for Europe’s cultural industries.