Music Copyright and Ethics in the AI Era

When you use AI to create music, who actually owns it? Can a melody generated by a machine infringe on someone else's copyright? As AI tools become more accessible, these questions are more relevant than ever - and the answers aren't always straightforward.

In this session, you'll get a plain-language breakdown of how music copyright works, what the rules are around sampling, and how these long-standing principles apply to AI-generated music. You'll also hear about landmark legal cases - both surprising victories and cautionary tales - including real-world examples from a working composer's own career.

Drop-in, no registration required.

This program is part of the Innovator in Residence (AI and Music Production) program, which is designed to help beginner and intermediate learners build knowledge and creative skills and get hands-on with current AI tools in music production and learn about the history, copyright and ethics of generative music. For more information and a full list of programs, visit tpl.ca/airesident.