AI Raises Industry Concerns Across Nigerian, European, UK Music Sectors

The global music industry is rapidly adopting AI technologies to innovate music creation and promotion, but Nigeria's influential music scene remains slow to integrate AI, risking its cultural dominance, according to Nkasiobi Chukwu of Mavin Records. In Europe, the impending EU Artificial Intelligence Act has sparked tensions between music industry stakeholders and tech companies, with ongoing debates about copyright protections and transparency in AI training data to protect creators' rights. Meanwhile, a UK survey reveals widespread public concern about AI's negative impacts on the music scene, including fears of reduced royalties, closure of music venues, and fewer opportunities for emerging artists, leading many to avoid AI-generated music. These developments highlight a global crossroads where AI is reshaping music but also raising significant ethical, economic, and cultural challenges. Efforts such as ethical AI campaigns in creative sectors and legislative measures aim to balance innovation with protecting artists' rights and sustaining the music ecosystem.