Musicians, songwriters seek support for AI copyright bill
Irish musicians and songwriters are lobbying for a new bill to protect their intellectual property from being used as training data for AI models without consent. They argue that the unauthorized scraping of their work constitutes industrial-scale theft.
Why it matters
This reflects the growing global tension between creative industries and AI developers regarding copyright and fair compensation.
Irish musicians, songwriters and composers will host a briefing session at Leinster House today to raise awareness of the impact of AI developments on their artistic careers.
They are seeking support for Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh's Private Members' Bill to "protect the copyright of Irish artists in the era of artificial intelligence", which is scheduled for debate in the Dáil this evening.
Organisations including the Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO), the Screen Composers Guild of Ireland (SCGI), and the Ivors Academy are joining forces with artists including Danny O’Donoghue of the Script and Tom Dunne (Something Happens) to garner support.
"It’s vital that the Government backs us on this motion to protect Irish songwriters," Mr O'Donoghue said, adding that "we must stand up for creators who have dedicated their lives to this craft which is the foundation of Irish culture".
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