Musicians Release Silent Album Against AI Laws
More than 1,000 artists, including Annie Lennox, Damon Albarn, and Kate Bush, have joined forces to release a silent album titled Is This What We Want? This protest is aimed at the UK government’s proposed changes to copyright law, which could allow AI companies to use copyrighted music without permission.
Concerns Over AI and Copyright
The government plans to permit AI developers to train their models using online content unless rights holders choose to “opt out.” Musicians argue this system places an unfair burden on creators and threatens their livelihoods.
A Symbolic Protest
The silent album features recordings of empty studios, symbolising the potential silence in the music industry if these changes go ahead. The artists hope to raise awareness and influence government policy.
