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Universal Music names first AI director amid copyright lawsuits
Original: Universal Music appoints first AI director amid copyright lawsuits
Universal Music Group has appointed its first director of artificial intelligence, a move announced while the company is fighting copyright lawsuits over AI training. The role signals the world's largest music label is trying to shape how AI is used in music rather than only litigate against it. Observers see the appointment as a strategic response to rapid changes in generative AI affecting artists and rights holders.
Why now: The appointment lands while the industry is actively battling AI companies in court over copyright, making Universal's AI strategy newsworthy.
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