In this episode "This is OUTRAGEOUS..." of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle breaks down TuneCore's new AI protection program and the surprising terms hidden in the fine print. While it promises legal action against unauthorized use and shared AI profits, the agreement grants TuneCore broad, lifetime rights to your music. Miss Krystle explores the potential risks and what this could mean for independent artists.
Joined by Benn Jordan from the episode 191: Opt-In To AI Protection? Let's Lawyer Up First on Benn Jordan's Live Channel, they take a closer look at the terms and their impact on creators. If you're considering opting in, find out why this program might not be as artist-friendly as it seems and what to watch out for before agreeing.
0:00 Coming Up
00:17 Introduction
00:39 Distributor's Terms of Services
01:25 TuneCore's New AI Program
01:43 TuneCore AI Data Protection
02:30 Opting In To New TuneCore's AI Program
03:40 Reviewing New Terms of Service
04:25 Granting License To TuneCore & "Third Parties"
05:48 Term of Agreement for Your IP's Copyright
07:26 TuneCore's Protection From Infringers
07:59 Poor Communication With Distributors
09:26 Undo Opting In
10:47 Financial Terms & Benefits
11:43 Training AI With Music
12:47 50% Payment To Users
13:13 Waiving Fees & Royalties
13:53 Selling Developed Tech
14:31 Benn Jordan's Thoughts On Musicians With AI
15:57 Will This Become Part of TuneCore's Standard Terms of Service?
17:28 Musicians Are Forced To Use Distributors
17:57 Helping Develop AI With Your Music Through Distributors
19:38 Giving Rights To Distributors
20:36 Miscellaneous (Notice of Breach, Choice of Law)
21:17 Assigning Any Rights Without Your Consent
22:13 Final Thoughts on TuneCore's AI Protection Terms of Service
25:11 Q&A (Using Your Music To Train Their AI)
26:20 Q&A (Trusting TuneCore's AI Tech)
26:59 Misleading Email
27:32 Q&A (Selling Your Music Under This Contract)
28:21 Unknowingly Opting In
29:25 Conclusion