This development, reported by Complete Music Update, found that ReMi, can generate copies of entire lyrical works from well-known songs including “Take It Easy” by Eagles, “Beds Are Burning” by Midnight Oil, “Blind In Texas” by W.A.S.P., “Comedown” by Bush, “Hold On Loosely” by .38 Special and “American Pie” by Don MacLean.
Roberto Neri, CEO of The Ivors Academy, said: “Suno’s new tool is the latest example of unethical AI firms stealing the work, art and livelihoods of lyricists, songwriters and composers. AI firms must not use the lyrics, compositions or melodies of our members without first getting their permission and paying them fairly for the use of their copyright-protected music”.
He added: “If AI companies continue to train their models on our members’ music we will call on the UK government to strengthen copyright law to clarify that creators have ultimate control over how their works are used and monetised.”
Despite Suno’s claims that they have “aggressive originality-guarding features” that stop people “trying to copy existing music”, the Academy is deeply concerned about the damage tools like REMi are causing to creators and the music industry.
The Ivors Academy has been campaigning to protect songwriters, composers and lyricists from the unauthorised use of their works by AI companies, and as part of the Council of Music Makers has published Five fundamentals for music and AI which calls for the consent, credit and composition of music makers if their works are licensed for use by AI companies.
