Universal Music Group's AI Policy
Universal Music Group Chairman and CEO Sir Lucian Grainge has outlined the company's strategy for generative AI partnerships and product development in a comprehensive memo to UMG staff.
We will NOT license AI models that use an artist’s voice without their consent.
The memo addresses three core areas: UMG's expanding portfolio of AI company agreements, artist participation in AI opportunities, and public policy advocacy around responsible AI development.
- UMG's expanding portfolio of AI company agreements
- Artist participation in AI opportunities
- Public policy advocacy around responsible AI development
Grainge notes that Universal is "playing a pioneering role in fostering AI's enormous potential" and confirms that UMG is "very actively engaged with nearly a dozen different companies on significant new products and service plans" to expand the AI music landscape.
Author's summary: UMG outlines AI policy and partnerships.