AI use in music production raises copy right, authenticity issues - MyIPO

The adoption of AI also challenges the role and contributions of creative talents within the industry.

03 May 2025 07:02pm
Traditionally, intellectual property refers to original creations by humans, whether in the form of writing, music, design or inventions. - Photo generated by Sinar Daily
Traditionally, intellectual property refers to original creations by humans, whether in the form of writing, music, design or inventions. - Photo generated by Sinar Daily

PETALING JAYA - The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in music production has raised questions about the authenticity of works and the protection of copyright.

Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) director-general, Kamal Kormin, said that the adoption of AI also challenges the role and contributions of creative talents within the industry.

The adoption of AI also challenges the role and contributions of creative talents within the industry. - Photo generated by Sinar Daily
The adoption of AI also challenges the role and contributions of creative talents within the industry. - Photo generated by Sinar Daily

"One of the key issues is the question of intellectual property ownership in the context of AI. Who actually owns it? Traditionally, intellectual property refers to original creations by humans, whether in the form of writing, music, design or inventions.

"However, when AI is used to produce content either automatically or semi-automatically, it raises a significant question: do the rights belong to the algorithm’s creator, the user of the system or the AI itself?” he said when officiating the 2025 National Intellectual Property Day here recently.

Also present were MyIPO deputy director-general (Management) Sheikh Arifin Sheikh Mohd Noor and deputy director-general (Strategic and Technical) Yusnieza Syarmila Yusoff.

To protect creative works, Kamal emphasised that copyright laws must evolve alongside technological advancements.

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"The Copyright Act 1987 is undergoing a thorough review to ensure it provides adequate protection for creative professionals in line with today's technological era,” he said.

Kamal also highlighted that MyIPO has implemented various initiatives to raise awareness of intellectual property protection among music creators, such as organising webinars and collaborating with local music associations. - BERNAMA

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